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Maintenance recovery unit

Bodes2224 · 2021-12-06 21:28:58

My ex has been contacted to say he needs to pay more maintenance than we have agreed , if he doesn't pay it directly to me the social welfare will take it from his wages. If they take it from his wages will I get the extra money they are requesting from him? If not we're does it go?

06-12-2021 09:28PM

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Bodes2224

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My ex has been contacted to say he needs to pay more maintenance than we have agreed , if he doesn't pay it directly to me the social welfare will take it from his wages.
If they take it from his wages will I get the extra money they are requesting from him? If not we're does it go?

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#2 07-12-2021 11:47AM

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Have a look at this link. https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/7e1920-operational-guidelines-liability-to-maintain-a-family/

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#3 07-12-2021 11:54AM

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https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058221574/maintenance-recovery-unit

If he pays it directly to DSP you won't get any extra in your payment.
If he pays it directly to you, your payment may reduce as maintenance received is assessed for the means test.
Above assumes you're getting OFP. If you want to post details of amount involved, your housing costs, number of children, employment (If any) I can work out the means for you.

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