What support?

[Pyrrhic]

Just curious as to what support is available for single Mums, both from their ex partner and the government if the Mum isn't working, and the ex has a large salary.

 

[angels330]

hi there. i believe you could get child text credit which is 55/60 a week, child benefit which is 20 and income support which is 60. my ex doesnt pay anything yet so im not sure about that xx

 

[lollylou1]

partner has to pay 20-25% of their pay plus all of above, my friend just seperated from her hubby

Lou
xxx

 

[xarlenex]

I thought It was only 15% for the first child, and 15% split between any other children yous have together? I know thats what my dad had to pay for me up until I turned 18, so must have changed x

 

[asacia]

There is a calculator on the CSA website, that you can use to work out what maintainance your ex-partner would be asked to pay:

https://secureonline.dwp.gov.uk/csa/v2/en/calculate-maintenance.asp

The rules changed in 2003, so some older cases are worked out different. If it is a brand new case, then the calculator should give quite a good esitmate.

 

[asacia]

There are details of the various benefits for Lone Parents at the Goverment website here:
https://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Moneyandworkentitlements/YourMoney/DG_4003043

 

[xJG30]

I get child benefit and tax credits.. ex isn't part of our life so he doesn't pay.