Child Maintenance & CSA
Unfortunately in our society today all too many relationships breakdown and one of the most emotionally challenging aspects is how to deal with the children and the issues around payment of child maintenance.
What many people are unaware of is that when the government introduced the Child Support Agency (CSA) in the early 90s the Courts lost their powers to deal with maintenance for children unless both parties agree.
Where parties are unable to reach a voluntary agreement either party can apply to the CSA for an assessment. We can give you guidance on how much a non-resident parent should be paying or a resident parent be receiving in child maintenance and advise, if appropriate on appealing decisions made by the CSA.
More information is available at www.csa.gov.uk