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If you’re tempted not to pay, you need to weigh up the consequences, which can be severe: • Each month, the CSA issues over 5,500 new deduction from earnings orders or deduction orders (where child maintenance is forcibly taken out of a parent’s...
A few tips for when things go wrong with CSA payments... The information below is relevant to CSA cases. The CSA has now been replaced by the Child Maintenance Service. For information on CMS please see our section HERE Contact the CSA You...
At DAD, we speak to lots of separated parents who feel that they are treated unfairly, especially around child maintenance... “I never see my kids so I don’t have to pay child maintenance..” Under child support law, contact with your children and parental...
The kids are off school, and likely bouncing off the walls with excitement about Christmas! We've listed some great family activities to do at Christmas below, to keep them entertained all the way through until they go back to school. As the cost of living crisis is...
If you're separated from your partner and sharing custody, Christmas can be difficult. You might not be seeing your children on Christmas Day. How do separated parents do Christmas? There is no right or wrong way. A number of factors will play in to the arrangements...
For single parents it's not just the lack of support that is overwhelming, but also managing on one income. It can have a real impact on your wellbeing. Thankfully there are free resources available to help you with budgeting and managing debt. Read on to find out our...