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Reporting a concern
It can be difficult to know what to do if you think a child is at risk. It’s important to remember that if you’ve spotted things that don’t seem right, others will have too. Speaking up can make sure that child gets help as soon as possible.
The sooner you contact your local children’s social care duty team, the quicker they can act. They’re available 24 hours a day, and can make an anonymous report if that feels safer. If a child is in immediate danger, please call the police straight away by dialling 999.
Report child abuse or neglect to your local council
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My ex-partner has made my life [censored] with the CSA over the last few years.
I have now found out that she earns in excess of £60,000 pa - the threshold for being eligible for Child Benefit Allowance.
My question are these
1 - as the payment of Child Support seems to be dependant upon the parent who is in receipt of Child Benefit - as she is no longer entitled to it - should I still have to pay Child Support.
2 - Would I now be eligible to claim Child Benefit as I do not earn over £60,000 pa.
All comments gratefully received 🙂
Hi
There is some confusion over the child benefits, but your ex will still receive them even if she earns over £60k, but the amount she receives will be taken back in the form of an additional income tax charge, so although she is not getting any additional money, she is still receiving the benefit, and you are therefore still liable to pay child maintenance.
You can only receive the benefit if you are the primary carer for the children, ie they live with you the majority of the time.