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Hi I settled a csa case with the mother of the child last April for £15000 but the legal document was not completed until July and the payment was made in august. I did request a dna test when the csa contacted me in 2012 as I was serving in the army when she became pregnant but was just I formed they would not pay for it and I was also not on the birth certificate. I have recently found out that she had a dna test done with the son and the biological father before 11th May 2015 (not sure exactly what date) but did not inform the csa that I was not father or notify me. I have lots evidence and messages with the son and the biological father both declaring this is the truth and even part of the dna test. The csa have informed me that I need to send all my evidence and a letter for this to be looked into. Can anyone tell me if they have heard of any cases like this?
Hi there
I haven't come across a situation like yours specifically, but I'm sure the CSA have. It's good that they have asked to see all of the paperwork/evidence so that they can look into it and by the sound of it you have a good case.
You may have to keep pushing them and if they won't accept at least part liability then you may have a case to take it to small claims court as she must have known there were serious doubts as to the paternity of the child before she took the money from you.
The CSA will commonly refuse to pay for the DNA test when a case is first opened and the named father disputes parentage, they should have made it clear to you at the time that had the DNA test showed you were not the father they would have to refund the cost of the test to you, if they didn't then this might help your case a little.
All the best
Its shocking to hear yet another major failure of the maintenance system resulting in your case a loss of £15000!
I would keep pestering them mate and get as much evidence as you can to support your case,
get some legal advise aswell and take it to court .
I would fight it to get your money back whether the CSA cough up for their incompetence (yet again) or the ex
even if it costs you a couple of grand in legal fees its still worth it to get your money back.
Now you know that your not the father (no disrespect or anything),,,,even offer to do another dna to prove it again on the condition that if its negative (which it is) then you will be reimbursed with the cost and it will help you get money back.
build up a small file of case and try contacting a barrister for direct access, they will look at it and tell you how much they will charge
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