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Hi,
My wife doesnt get any maintenance for her two children from there dad. Whenever she asks or calls the CSA he manages to talk her round into cancelling the claim. Its put us under a lot of financial pressure that is and has caused us and our relationship to the point of breaking. I try to stay stong and be possitive and look on the brights side but we just can't afford for us not to get nothing from him. I pay for my two children through the CSA and my wife does get very angry that she gets nothing, but as soon as anyone mensions claiming she just switches off and takes no notice.
Is there anything I can do as the childrens step dad to claim?
Hi Anna, Its beyond fustrating.
My wife and especally the two children are scared stiff of him. My wife says hes good at mind games and that is why she cancels the claims As far as if she has feelings, I really don't no but I hope not.
He is working, and has never paid any maintenance at all and pays nothing towards the childrens clothes, birthday presents anything.
Yes we share all the bills together.
Hi gair talboys this is something that your wife will need to do, if the ex is not willing to pay maintenance than your wife need not keep trying to get his compliance and could just call the CSA.
Hi gair talboys, that does sound frustrating especially as you are taking on your responsibility and paying honestly for your two children.
I don't think that you can claim on behalf of your current partner. What reason does she give for not pursuing a claim on CSA?
Is she scared of her ex, or still have feelings for him? Is he working? Does he ever give her any money, or buy shoes/clothes for his children?
I am wondering what tactics you could use to get your point across? Do you share all the bills at home? Do you buy her childrens clothes?