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As said earlier, I think Direct Pay is applicable. Just contact CMS, with your reference number and say there is no need for collect and pay, you will pay as requested, via Direct pay. This is what happened with me a few years back - it was very matter of fact and accepted without issue.
Not contacting now, could lead to collect and pay happening by default. I have found that ignoring things with them leads to decisions being made that are not right, nor make sense and generally following what the resident parent has stated.
If you feel the amount is incorrect then of course challenge it, but the other side of a higher amount(if correct) is that you are not expected to pay any more than the CM, so your ex can pay for clothes, fees etc.
hi
I hope I didn't come across as insinuating anything just that the significant jump in payments can be as a result of factors such as the ones mentioned that lead to collect and pay.
If you have never had a case with the CSA/CMS previously and therefore no arrears and the £500 is just based on a current review then as others have said contact them and insist on direct pay and you should be fine..
Thanks
hi,
you may want to consider getting a court order, so you can get more reductions in the monthly payments you will be making. do you have a separation agreement that mentions children's arrangements?
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