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Mariarty
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13 Aug 15 #465348 by Mariarty

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My ex and his partner have been cohabiting since our divorce; 7 years ago. They bought a house together 5 years ago. Is the increase in his household income likely to increase the child maintenance he pays me?

Thank you

WYSPECIAL
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13 Aug 15 #465360 by WYSPECIAL

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Has his income increased?

His partners income wont be taken into account.

Do they have children living with them?

Mariarty
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14 Aug 15 #465398 by Mariarty

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Thank you. No they don''t have children. His income will have increased, however he has told me if I seek more maintenance, he will give up his job. I don''t think I will take the chance!

WYSPECIAL
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14 Aug 15 #465403 by WYSPECIAL

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Lots of people threaten to give up their job but very few do.

It wouldn''t make any economic sense for him to do so.

Child Maintenance Options
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17 Aug 15 #465551 by Child Maintenance Options

Reply from Child Maintenance Options

Hello Mariarty

If the increase in your ex’s income is due to his partner, it would not increase the amount of maintenance paid to you. It should only be the paying parent’s income which is taken into account when calculating maintenance payments.

If his own personal income has increased, this could have an effect on the amount you should be paid, of course.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have a web application, ‘Sorting out separation’. It aims to make it much easier for separating and separated parents (and childless couples) to find the support they need, when and where they need it, and encourages them to collaborate on a range of issues. The link is www.wikivorce.com/divorce/Sorting-Out-Separation.html

Regards

William

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