Child Support

LegacyUser

Hi all,

complex question but I'll keep it simple.

My mother wants to increase the child support she gets from the father of her granddaughter who she has raised and has guardianship over ( Im not sure if its joint). The reason is she has turned 13 and her costs have increased. To be honest they should have been increased years ago but my mother never had the confidence to do it.

How do you go about this?

I was thinking you right up the costs for a year, give him the option of paying in a lump sum, weekly or monthly. If he refuses contact a solicitor and let her solicitor contact him and leave it from there.

Is that right?

Orion

If it's court appointed support then you will need a court date to amend it. However, if they can agree new terms it's a rubber-stamp exercise. If it's not a court order then it's just agreement required. If agreement can't be attained then start with the solicitor and get the ball rolling that way.

Moonbeam

Does the granny get childrens allowance for the child and anyhtin else that is available?
I thin 1st she should ask the father then if that fails she needs to go to court

LegacyUser

thanks people, thats what I was thinking.
Yes she gets child allowance but thats it.

Big Bag of Chips

Have a look on solo.ie. It has a spreadsheet to calculate expenses relating to a child. It could be a good starting point for her to work out what it is costing, and from there she could look for a reasonable contribution from the father.

LegacyUser

thanks all,
I will try that website too