Welcome to the DAD.Info forum: Important Information – open to read:
Our forum aims to provide support and guidance where it can, however we may not always have the answer. The forum is not moderated 24 hours a day, so If you – or someone you know – are being harmed or in immediate danger of being harmed, call the police on 999.
Alternatively, if you are in crisis, please call Samaritans on 116 123.
If you are worried about you or someone you know is at risk of harm, please click here: How we can help
Hi, just looking for some advice.
My ex and I are currently separating and she has had a minute of agreement drawn up.
The only issue i have with the agreement is the wording around the child maintenance element of it, which it states i will pay £x amount per month to be review and increased annually in line with any increase in my wages.
my worry is, if I'm made redundant or take a job on lower wages i will be stuck paying £x amount per month even though it may not be possible to do so.
I've suggested we have a voluntary agreement through the cms but she is determined to have it written into the minute of agreement.
Is there a way to word it within the minute of agreement that would allow for changes in circumstances/employment that would allow the figure of child maintenance to reviewed?
Thanks
Andy
I'm not sure how Scottish Law works to be honest.
Is the amount you are agreeing above the CMS liability?
Yes, the payment is more than the cms calculation.
I don't have an issue with the amount currently, my only worry is if my circumstances change I may be unable to pay.
I think it's something you need to address now rather than later
You could try contacting Families Need Fathers Scotland for help or someone with more knowledge than me on these issues in Scotland will be along,
Thanks I'll contact them
Cheers
Andy
Welcome to the DAD.info forum.
We don’t like to set ‘rules’, but to make sure that you and the other dads are kept safe, we have some requests. When engaging with the forum, please be aware of the following:
- The forum is not moderated 24 hours per day.
- Many of the moderators do so on a voluntary basis. Whilst they may be able to provide some guidance, advice or support, they may not be able to deal with specifics.
- We are not an emergency crisis service so if you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call emergency services.
- If you are concerned about the safety of a child, please click here to find the support you can get for them (link to new page)
- If you are in crisis, please call Samaritans on 116 123. They are open 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
We hope you find this forum a supportive environment and thank you for joining us.