CSA backdating claims

[Alzum]

I have been contacted by the CSA who have backdated a claim to 2006 and have told me I owe £22k. I have never ever been un traceable and have told my ex where I am living. I agree I have to contribute towards my children but disagree with he amount they want to take. I work full time and this month came out with £970.by the time all my bills are paid and I already have a CCJ that also came out of my pay I have nothing left CSA say the minimum amount I can be left with is £1100 they don't seem to be taking into account the CCJ does anyone know if this is correct ?

 

I can barely pay my bills now and have nothing left, we are existing and nothing else. I have always works all my life and wondering now is it really worth carrying on working.

 

I'm pretty much at n all time low. I know some of my debt is down to me and shouldn't have got into this state but when you don't earn much it's easy to do.

[Ros1609]

Have you paid anything towards your kids since 2006 through the CSA? I know £22k seems a bit steep but its not when you think its 8 years worth of arrears. Its not up to your ex to inform the CSA where you are living either, you should have done so. I would send them an Income and Expenditure calculation, proof of the CCJ and a reasonable offer of payment each month and see what they say. Just bear in mind your offer needs to cover your monthly payment and a percentage of the arrears.

 

If you quit your job then they will take money out of your benefits (not sure of its £5 or £10) but the arrears will remain and they will expect you to pay them at some point

[antone]

They would take £5 per week from most benefits to cover CSA payments. Of course, if someone quits a job and then claims JSA, the DWP is going to ask about the claimant's reasons for leaving work.