Financial aid after marriage separation

[jamesnan]

My sister and her husband are in the throes of splitting up and separating, she has been advised by the CSA that he will have to pay 20% of his wage as money for the 2 children, aged 11 and 14 - will she also be entitled to money towards the mortgage or will that be all he has to pay.

[boxtops]

They really need to consult solicitors about the financial side of things, IMO - I don't know whether the CSA money is just for food and clothing or whether it covers the mortgage as well. Some legal advice about maintenance of the children, and keeping a roof over their heads until they are 18, would be a good place to start.

[TonyV]

you don't give enough info to ge a definitive answer. i.e. do they own their home (probably when you say mortgage), are they both working, lots of things - best thing to do is have free 1/2 hour at solicitor if their is one in her area that does this.