Blog 8: Having had the Independent Case Examiner find against me, this blog will describe how the Agency cranked up the legal pressure; how they embarked upon their campaign of intimidation and how they began their proactive action in pursuing the liability order. Update Before I begin discussing Agency debt-enforcement , I think it is … Continue reading Agency enforcement
Author: takingonchildsupport
I am 53 year old non resident parent who remains in dispute with the CSA after seven long years. My experiences are not unique, save the fact that I have proven that the CSA knowingly pursued an unlawful variation. This is my story
BLOG 07
Blog 7: Welcome to Blog 7 where I will discuss my declining relationship with the Agency and my failed engagement with the Independent Case Examiner Initial Engagement The Agency’s client charter states under sub-heading “Reliable” that…”We will always tell you what is going on in your case and if we say we’ll do something, we’ll … Continue reading BLOG 07
Blog 6: In this blog I will discuss the liability assessment calculation process and the maintenance appeal process Before I begin with the blog, I thought it would be appropriate to give an update on the progress of my on-going eight-year complaint which is under final review with the Parliamentary & Health Service Ombudsman. The … Continue reading
Blog 5: The 5th Blog in the series will look at the pitfalls of clean break settlements, including the “do’s” and “don’ts”.
Welcome to my belated blog which has been delayed because I wanted to confirm that the information that I am about to impart is to the best of my knowledge, factually correct. To begin with, there is no “one size fits all” solution to clean break settlements, but the Agency are very prescriptive as to … Continue reading Blog 5: The 5th Blog in the series will look at the pitfalls of clean break settlements, including the “do’s” and “don’ts”.
Blog 4
The 4th Blog in the series will look at the Agency’s initial engagement with the NRP and how they behave and interact. My advice is that it is imperative that you do not ignore the Agency as that gives them the excuse to apply the full weight of the Child Support Act (hereafter referred to … Continue reading Blog 4
Scene Setting
Background to my Case I separated from the Parent With Care (PWC) when I moved out of the family home on the 05th January 2004 after having secured my very first contractual role as a consultant in the Financial Service Industry. There is no hand book explaining the “do’s and don’ts” when separating, especially when … Continue reading Scene Setting
Background to the CSA
Potted background to the CSA? To understand the Agency and how it operates, it is necessary to understand the Agency’s culture. To do that, you need to understand its history. Drivers for change: Prior to the Child Support Act 1991, maintenance provision was determined by the courts. However, the Conservative government was keen to establish … Continue reading Background to the CSA
same story, different ending?
On 13th August 2009, I received a call around 18:15 from a non-disclosed number asking me to confirm my name, address, date of birth and national insurance number. Having been unwilling to divulge any personal details, the caller let it be known that she was from the Child Support Agency (CSA) and that my ex-partner had lodged a maintenance claim.
Taking on Child Support 