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hi, I have been paying to the c.s.a. for 15 years, My name is not on the childs' birth certificate. The mother registered him without my knowledge and he does not have my name, and has denied me any contact with the child since the day of his birth. I do not know where the child or his mother live. I am told I have no legal rights to see the child.
When first contacted by the c.s.a. I accepted the child was mine from the start as I was living with her at the time and have now been informed that there are arrears that have mounted up and I have to start paying these, which will cause me financial hardship.
Where do I stand legally and Financially on this matter. Can you please help?
I'll ask the CCLC to pop on and advise on this with regards to contact.
With regards to the maintenance, unfortunately, if you are in arrears, then the CSA can chase you for this. However, if you have been paying the CSA, do you know why the arrears have built up?
Dear Hawklord
Thank you for your post.
We would be grateful if you could clarify the age of your child in order for us to advise.
You can contact us via our webchat facility which can be found at www.childrenslegalcentre.com and is available Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm.
Alternatively you can contact our freephone advice line on 0808 8020 008 which is available Monday to Friday 8am-8pm.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely
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