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Hi,
I am new to this forum and I am having trouble finding information on CSA payments and having another child with another woman.
My new partner is going to have a baby and I was wondering whether I have to tell the CSA about my new child or not?
I do not want my new child taking into account as I do not want a reduction in any payments towards my other children, I want this to stay the same.
Am I obliged to tell them or what if the ex tells them?
Thanks
No your not obliged, the only thing you do by law have to tell them is if you move
Personally, I would be inclined to tell them because you may want to later on down the line. There is nothing to stop you paying the shortfall directly to your ex so there is no need for there to be any reduction in payment.
Hi Daddyof5
Thank you for your post. I am William, the Child Maintenance Options consultant. You can find more information on the changes that you need to report on Gov.uk at https://www.gov.uk/child-maintenance/changes-you-need-to-report. You may also wish to contact the Child Support Agency (CSA) directly for further guidance. You can find their contact details on any letters that you may have received, or by visiting Gov.uk at https://www.gov.uk/child-support-agency.
For more information on the ways to set up child maintenance, please visit our website at http://www.cmoptions.org. Alternatively, you can call us free on 0800 988 0988 between 8am and 8pm Monday to Friday or 9am and 4pm on a Saturday. We have a sorting out separation web-app that you may find useful. It offers help and support to separating and separated families. The link is:
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Regards
William
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