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Hammy1228
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03 Nov 07 #5800 by Hammy1228

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Can anyone tell me the law on this please.

My partner has a 21 year old child who is in full time education and is working part time.

How much does he have to pay for child maintenance for this child, and is 52 weeks of the year. Also, how long does he have to pay.

sexysadie
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03 Nov 07 #5809 by sexysadie

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He doesn't have to pay at all through CSA, but I think the child can make a claim in the courts for support until s/he leaves full time education. It would probably be more sensible to pay voluntarily. Most of us give our children some support through higher education as they just can't manage otherwise.

Sadie

Fiona
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04 Nov 07 #5823 by Fiona

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In England & Wales there is no legal obligation to maintain over 18s unless there is a court order in place. When there is a court order the terms of the order will be relevant, although as Sadie says if there is no existing order a 'child' over 18 may be able to apply through the courts for financial support in their own right.

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