Re: Re: Appeal

troo wrote:
"Danielle"
<danielleb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote<b_GdnUTiG8RnZgLZRVny2A@xxxxxxxxx>

Yep, I would recommend whats already been mentioned.

Danielle wrote "Is it a Departure from Maintenance Assessment form you
received
with regards your ex wanting more money? My partner had one from his
ex, she also wanted more money. We disproved what his ex said and our
payments
stayed the same."

Departures (as is my understanding, I am sure somebody will clarify)
are a bit different from the normal run of the mill Annual/Bi annual
(or whenever) assesments.

Its my thinking that a departure is used because one party beleives
the other is either with-holding information (working on the side
etc) so to earn money that never ends in a child maintenance
assesment, or is enjoying a lifestyle not in line with what they are
declaring (ie. I am on benefits but am driving around a brand new car
etc).

I dont think at present the CSA uses the 'New powers' that have been
branded about the media relating to the 'new CSA' which include
checking peoples bank accounts/credit card bills, So cant see how
they (CSA) can Prove/Disprove any facts that are contained in a
Departure.

Example: Either PWC/NRP working on the side earning a wage, Departure
applied for (by disgruntled party) and reasons given, letter sent to
'other' party who denies everything. CSA cant prove anything without
checking bank accounts, surveilance, visiting premises etc so decide
to drop it..........




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The CSA don't need to prove or disprove. Each side is asked for their
information or comments, then a decision is made.
Some things are pretty easy to track down, others will have to be decided on
the information provided by the parents only.

Some things, such as lifestyle inconsistent, rarely get awarded. But it does
happen.
Driving round in a brand new car isn't impossible on benefits - just not
everyone can afford to do it. Rather like when you are employed really.
Others, such as partner's ability to contribute to housing costs, is almost
a certainty to be awarded, and can use a default of 50% if relevant
information isn't held (even 99% but can't see how they get that or why its
only used some of the time).

Martin <><


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