Children question:

Since my divorce, I have had to apply for state benefits. Does this mean I have to use the CSA to get money out of my ex?

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Good Lawyer Guide's response

The CSA makes the distinction between parents with care who are receiving benefits, and parents with care who do not. If you are receiving a state benefit then the CSA automatically has the job of calculating and recovering child support maintenance from your ex partner as the ‘non resident’ parent.

It is important that you give the CSA all the information you have on your ex so they can contact him and officially request maintenance from him.

However, if you are not entitled to state benefits you do not have to go through the CSA – you can come to an agreement with your ex. If he won’t come to an agreement, then you have the CSA as a back up option. Either way, you must make sure you children are properly supported by their father and that their needs are properly met. If this means you have to go through the CSA to get proper maintenance for your children then that is what you must do.