maintenance pay

[jenny6789]

hi im a single mother to my 17 month old daughter. her dad keeps her overnight when he feels like it (usually once a week). i dont work and im receiving child benefits. Her dad has a well paid full time job but doesnt pay me anything, is this right or should he still be paying something towards her upbringing even though i get benefits? he does pay for her food and nappies etc when shes at his house and has some clothes there for her but i dont think this is very fair as shes in my care most of the time. please help me with any info you know :)?

[ummmm]

But any payments you do receive will effect your income support.

[cazzz1975]

he should be paying money via the CSA, you wont receive any of this money other than your current benefits as you are not working.