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Child maintenance

  • 23-09-2017 5:56pm
    #1
    Clarri
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12 ✭


    Hi there.
    So, I'm in family court on Tuesday. My daughters father and I had a verbal agreement with regards to maintenance but after he walked away from my daughter nearly 3 years ago he has dropped a part of that agreement which was helping with school fees & costs. He pays a weekly amount but it nowhere near covers half her keep. I'm devastated at having to even do this as I've always been open to talking.
    My question is, number one, am I wasting my time as he already pays an amount each week? Also I am in a relationship but my partner doesn't support her as he has his own son.
    What do I need to bring? And what happens if he doesn't turn up?
    Thanks in advance!


Comments

  • #2
    Another day
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 146 ✭✭Another day


    A lot depends on what he is paying and earning. You should have an affidavit of means whuch lists all your income and outgoings. List all costs directly relating to your child, childcare, clothing, medical expenses esp if there is an ongoing issue, hair, activities (however these are optional extras and may not be awarded anything towards them), school costs etc. If there are big events looming, Communion/confirmation etc list the expected costs. Where possible have receipts or bank statement with relevant payments highlighted. You will need pay slips/last P60 as proof of income. Proof of contributions towards rent/mortgage /bills. Your partners income (and his partner's) is not relevant. ..although some judges do take them into account.

    Basically you need as much information as possible with you. If he comes unprepared it will be put back to allow him to prepare the same. If he doesn't turn up it will also be put back.

    Be prepared for a counter claim for Guardianship or increased access......


  • #3
    lifeandtimes
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,021 ✭✭✭lifeandtimes


    Another day wrote: »
    Your partners income (and his partner's) is not relevant. ..although some judges do take them into account.

    They are only taken into account if they are married,other than that then their partner has no legal or financial obligation to the child and if a judge did take it into account (how I wouldn't know as they would need that person's proof of income etc) then it could be appealed in the circuit court and struck out entirely


  • #4
    Clarri
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12 ✭Clarri


    Thank you to both of you for your replies. I've got what I can so we'll see.
    I'm absolutely dreading it.


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