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You wont get a huge CSA bill. The claim only starts from the date she puts application in.
It is highly unlikely for many reasons that your son will start an apprenticeship next month all of a sudden.
Its up to you if you carry on with private arrangement but csm wont contact you until she applies for it.
The safest option is to stop paying, but put the money into a savings account each month. That way, if she does open a case with CMS, you have the money to pay. At this stage, it might even be worth you opening the case with them (£20 one off fee), that way you should get confirmation as to whether he qualifies or not, and if you have to pay, you are in no worse a position than you are at present, but if not, you know it's not going to affect you later.
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