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My son turned 17 last May. I havent seen my son since he was 10 due to my ex stopping me seeing my son and I nearly had a nervous breakdown. I moved over 500 miles away to help me start a new life and get my head together. I now don't know what my son is doing whether in school or work and I know my ex will not be honest about this. I've no way of checking whether I should be paying maintenence or not is there any way I could find this out?
Hi,
Do you pay child maintenance through CMS? If so you can ring them and ask - 0800 171 2345
They can check if mother still getting child benefit. If still in receipt of CB, they will expect you to continue paying maintenance.
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