CSA update number 1

Well, though I would give you an update on where I am at with the CSA.
Have a read of my First article on CSA here.

Quick history of me and CSA:
* 2 children with ex, split up 10 years ago. Decided not to use CSA but said if he missed a payment then I would use them. He missed a payment so used CSA until last year.
* Previously he has missed many CSA payments but sadly they are never chased by CSA.
* Ex decided to set up own business 5 years ago, he pays his own wage so only lets CSA see what he can get away with.
* last year, Ex asked me to do a private arrangement of £140 per month instead of the £2.50 per week per child the CSA had decided. He insisted I cancel using the CSA.
* I cancel CSA, he tells me he won't pay after all. I have so far not recieved any money for over 1 year and he is very much in arrears.

December 2010, I wrote to the CSA to reinstate and currently in the awful process of trying to get something to happen. So, this is where we are now..............

3rd March So, I spoke to the CSA and told to expect a call within 5 days. I assumed this to be working days. Surprise, heard nothing!

11th March, enquired as to where my phone call was and informed I have not been allocated a case worker yet so can't get a phone call. Also told that as he claims to earn less than £100 per week, I cannot get any arrears paid to me either

22nd March, I called to see if I had been allocated a case worker yet, and told no. Again, told to expect a phonecall in the next 5 days.

Will keep you posted next week!

Would love to hear your views on this, thanks.