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Child left and returning to college a year later, do I have to pay CM again.?


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(@fester)
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Everyone, I'm new to the group and have a question.

 

I have a letter from college that my son left in October and this was sent to CM last year and they cut her payments off to her

He is now thinking of going back to college. he is over 18 years old, and the ex is pressuring him to do so.

Will I have to pay child Maintenance for him again as he is going back to college, but he is over 18.?

Unfortunately the ex is money mad and is trying everything to get more money out of me.

Any help to navigate the quagmire of CM rules would be appreciated

Many Thanks

Simon

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(@dadmod2)
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hi, this short video explains it well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXyPXUojjF0&t=1s

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@bill337 

 

Not really, if he has left and has to go back do I still have to pay CM, that's my question 

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@fester sorry. you could contact CMS to check with them. 

I recommend this group for paying parents, lot of experienced members:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/239699060076601

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Hi Simon

I’m sure you must be happy that your son might get some more education. That’s the good news…

Bad news… if he’s accepted onto a course which would qualify for Child Benefit payments to be reinstated before his 19th birthday, then you would be liable for a CMS claim against you until such time as

1. Your son reaches 20th birthday, or

2. The end of the college course

(whichever happens first)

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