@infodesk Thanks for your insight & advice. As you indicate, it doesn't sound like the CSA are on top of things and are providing unsubstantiated information to the paying parent. I have been paying my ex-wife directly (i.e. not via the CSA ). I am therefore minded to cease my payments after the next payment (i.e. in September). I'm afraid the whole system needs a total upheaval, in my opinion.
@bill337 my 18 yr old child did 3 A levels over the last two years which finished in June (21st). I am aware I have to pay CM till September but my child now wants to return to school and take 2 more A levels this academic year. Surely I don't need to fund another year of A levels. She is resitting the first set as she got 3 x AAAs but wants to study medicine and took the wrong choices (advised by the mother). Do I have to continue to pay for this coming year?
Child maintenance after a child leaves education can be confusing. Thanks, Bill, for the helpful video link on child benefit cut-off dates and maintenance payments.
Regards, Edward
@infodesk Hi, I read your info and I have a similar situation.
All my info I have is based on what Im told by the RP (recieving parent).....
"Child" in question, left college End of june having completed their full course (meaning no intention of any further courses).
Ive read about the child benefit cut off dates which I understand to be linked with cms cut off dates?
Basically, Im trying to find out or understand if my payments are no longer eligible from the August 31st date?
Because either, the 'child' will be no longer in approved education whilst looking for employment OR will enter into an apprenteship which I gather makes payments no longer applicable.
Of course, any info from the RP is taken with a pinch of salt (why would they honestly say that payments are no longer needed?)
I have thought about calling the CMS for some "official guidance", but after learning about how incapable they can be at actually helping people with questions, Im a little reluctant to approach them.
Any other additional info you may be able to give will be highly appreciated.
@yawneerg I have a very similar situation to this and It's crazy that in 2023 there is no clear guidance. After completing her A-levels, my daughter has decided to go back to college to get more A-level equivalent qualifications....not clear if I should still be paying or not.
@suda58 As she is not in advanced education (ie university or equivalent), and assuming she's under 20, then yes, you will still be liable for chaild maintenance