Can I Reduce My Maintenance Payments If My Ex Had Moved Back To Her Parents?

[eeyore84]

My ex has moved back to her parents with my 3 year old, can I reduce my maintenance payments due to her having no bills to pay?

[ummmm]

I thought maintenance was worked out by earnings not outgoings.

[Buenchico]

As Ummmm suggests, it's your income that counts, not your ex's outgoings:
https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/how-much-child-maintenance-should-i-pay
That's because you're paying to support the child, not the parent.

[cassa333]

In any case perhaps she is looking to save some money so that she can be more financially secure in the future.?

[woofgang]

That’s like saying. “My wife has stopped shopping at marks and shops at Lidl now, so can I reduce my maintenance payments?

[mazie]

It's your child, you should pay. Doesn't matter where your wife lives, your child needs to know you contributed and that you care

[Lindylou]

No.

[TonyV]

eeyor You are paying for your child not your ex

[Boop]

No. You're payment is based on your income, not hers. Her reduction in bills has no effect on what you pay.