Bad news for errant fathers

[JoCan2008]

I read about the new body that replaces the CSA today and was glad to see that some of their powers will include:

Introduce powers to confiscate passports, driving licences, introduce curfews, and tagging of non paying non resident parents.
� Introduce a "name and shame" program, making public the details of non resident parents who have failed to pay maintenance.

It's about time! Imagine the embarassment of being named and shamed for not paying for your child! I do hope that it gets desired effect.

What do you think?

[mrs_overall]

One of my nieces has had extensive dealings with the CSA. During a phone conversation with them last week, she was told by one of their staff that nothing whatsoever will be changing and it's all a stunt to ward off the bad press the CSA have had.

[tazmac25]

Brilliant - prob a little late for me!!
He had residence of our daughter and i paid
I got residence of our daughter and he moved to the Czech Rep and the CSA wouldnt do a thing to help
so i can only hope this will improve with the new agency !!!

[abstract]

its only bad news if your a parent that does'nt take responsibility! every kid deserves both parents in their life as it took the 2 of them to concieve and the child did'nt ask to be born! also if they're doing this to some of the absent parents then they must also make sure that both parents have a right to see they're kids,as they're are some messed up parents that dont let the other see their kids and yet are happy to extort them via the csa!

[cazzz1975]

good stuff, they should also make sure that they do a DNA test as standard to ensure its the right dad!

[JoCan2008]

I was under the impression that the CSA was effectively shutting down and there was going to be a new commission? I am disappointed if it is not going to make a blind bit of difference.

[mrs_overall]

From what I can gather, it's the same staff....working in the same buildings....with powers (such as confiscating vehicles etc) that they've had since day one.

[haysi06]

It makes my blood BOIL to know that there are fathers out there who pay NOTHING towards their children. Selfish b@stards. Why should I (and millions of others) have to pay for the upkeep through benefits for their kids? Beggars belief. The kids didn't ask to be brought into this world but those absent dads (and mums in some cases) should hang their heads in shame. I for one would LOVE to see them named and shamed.

[haysi06]

I may have exaggerated with the millions but this makes me angry

[JoCan2008]

I totally agree with the DNA testing because the real dads need to pay for their offspring. What I don't understand is why a father would not want to contribute to their childs upbringing?

[mightylegend]

Jocan im in total agreement with you on this.

But will it make a difference as the csa wasnt the fairest and some folk with plenty cash pay nothing whilst other fathers have ben driven to suicide over the stress .
This alos covers mothres who pay for their kids im assuming too ?

[haysi06]

OMG, am totally PMSL now. That must be the post of the YEAR. What a diddy.

[banjobabe]

Hey JoCan,

Its all very well having the power but no good if you dont use it.

Unfortunately the CSA were'nt set up for the children as the government like to spout.

They were set up to claim back all the benefits that were being paid to lone parents. This is why the CSA does not work.

If any one needs any advice tho, I know more than most of their employees

lol

Bb xx

[JoCan2008]

I take your point mightylegend and of course this applies to mothers too. You sound like you have experience of the CSA, whats that been like>

[JoCan2008]

I have tried multiple helplines so any help is gratefully received.

[haysi06]

Yes, Legobland how much EXACTLY do you pay for your kiddywinkles?

Baited breath

[banjobabe]

JoCan,

Ask away

I have experience of both sides of the coin.

I will help if I can

:)

Bb xx

[haysi06]

Exactly nilch zero nada. What a w@nker. You should be ashamed of yourself, all that money you are raking in with your sex shop and all.

[banjobabe]

For example.

Did you know, that if the absent parent owes you large amount of arrears that you can apply for an advance payment?

The government will pay you the amount in full - once they have reassesed and wiggled the figures a bit - plus loss of interest and perhaps compensation. The absent parent then just pays the government back on a monthly basis as usual.

Just bear in mind that the arrears I was owed dropped from �7,000 to less than �3,000.

Bb xx

[haysi06]

Hi banjobabe, not seen you for aaaaaaaaaaaaages.

Hope you are well.

How much is that in euros?

[banjobabe]

Hey Hasi

I'm very good thanx ;)

Not enough lol

Bb xx