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hi guys I've got a problem and I'm hope in someone may be able to give me some info. I've got a strange story but aint we all lol. right I've got a ex and a child with said ex. I don't remember sleeping with her and asked the csa for a dna test. but here's the strange bit I was homeless for the past 2 years and sofa surfing, staying in hostel, hotels when I had the money homeless shelters when not but working the whole time and using a friends address has a care of address. but I never got any letters from any one so getting the dna test was a night mare id ring cellmark and ask for a email or do it over the phone but they wouldn't.
I'm glad to say now I'm living with my new partner and new little girl. but my partner is disabled and the csa wont take into account that she cant work and that I'm the only one making any money to support us 3 and my question is. is this right because the web site say they do but every time I ring they say other wise is there something I can do please some one shed some light on this please.
kind regards
E16lad
Regarding your partner, your child maintenance liability can only be reduced if he/she receives one of:
Income Support
income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
Pension Credit
The concessions for other benefits apply only to you (not your partner) listed here on pages 23 and 24.
The CMS should take into account your child with your new partner by reducing your gross weekly income (used to assess your liability) by 11% (for one child).
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