Child support

[Hails]

I don't know if I'm asking this question under the correct category! My partner and I are getting married next year and we are also trying for a baby. He has been married before and has two children, almost 16 and 14. Is there a website I can visit to get some guidanance with regards to maintenance. We both work full time ( as does his ex wife ) and I am wondering if there is maybe an on live service where I can enter our details and get some kind of calculation as to how much we need to pay. I am not suggesting that I don't think we should support my partners children - obviously this goes without saying but I am interested in finding out what would be an acceptable figure as I do feel at the moment someone is taking the mickey so to speak. Thanks

[Joanne-G]

When it comes to the CSA, every case is studied by a 14 year old on a job placement scream (sorry, scam) and any money that divides into total income by the number 1 gives them the total amount to be provided (after deductions) to the dependants. (sorry if this is a bit negative but the ruls at the CSA are in shreds at the moment and I dont believe ANYONE can answer YOUR question. Winning the lottery has better odds.......

[daisy2]

Hi there I have an Excel spreadsheet that can help you find out. It contains the CSA formulas. Give me your email address and I will send it to you!

[daisy2]

Found it again on the web! http://www.nacsa.org.uk/ Click here and go to calculator on left hand side!