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If we split 2 kids with me (2 eldest) & 1 with her (youngest).
Then under CSA rules (just so i can make a comparison) then does that mean the rates of CM we charge each other in effect cancel each other out? (income levels & sharing taken into account)
Me paying her for 1 child = 45 gbp / week
Her paying me for 2 children 80 gbp / week
Net = 35 to me per week!
Yes again - go through the CSA calculator as two separate cases and that works out what you pay each other - I don't know whether you actually just pay the net difference, or whether you both actually have to pay the amount to each other, but the effect is the same.
Having said all of this, if you can work this out together, then there's nothing to stop you and your ex closing the case with the CSA and using a family based arrangement to sort out the payments.
Hi there,
I agree with actd, if you are able to sort this between the 2 of you then there is no need to go through CSA.
All I would say is ensure that when money changes hands it gets done through the bank and that the transfer is listed as child support or similar so there is a record you have paid.
GTTS
GTTS - yes agree good advice - record of movement is as good as a receipt. & agree means no CSA rake off of funds.
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