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Hi all,
Apologies if this question has been asked before, sure it has, I cannot be in a unique situation 😉 .
Basically, when my marriage ended 10 years ago my ex and I decided a fair amount of maintenance that I had to pay each month, and I have kept to that mutual arrangement (I won't mention her 5 bedroom house or the Mercedes she drives 😡 ).
I then met a new partner, and we had a daughter who is now 7 years old and recently her mum and I have parted company, but are on fairly amicable terms as we want only what is best for our daughter.
Essentially now, I am trying to establish a fair maintenance amount to both mothers, and one I can also live with. All the CSA payment calculators don't seem to take into account that I have 2 children living with separate mothers. I have also read that a broad estimate is 15% of the net income of the absent parent. My question is, if this worked out to be £300 for example, would that be £300 per child or £300 to cover the maintenance in whole (i.e. £150 per mother)?
As I say, I cannot be in a unique position, but I cannot find an example to base any figures on, so any help or advice would be gratefully received, or pointers to any useful documents or websites.
Thanks in advance
Mash 🙂
Hi there 🙂
If you have a look at the top of the Finance section (the one this is posted on) you will find a sticky called "How does the CSA calculate payments". If you follow the link it will open up a very informative leaflet by the CSA that I'm pretty sure covers your situation.
Hi NannyJane
Thanks for the pointer, sure I read that leaflet quite some time ago, but at the time that section didn't apply so I skipped it, but the answer is there as you say.
Thanks again, really do appreciate your prompt and comprehensive response.
Mash :cheer:
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