Seeking Child Support Representation

Applying for Child Support appears to be a simple enough process. Parents with care can provide relevant details online or directly to Child Support Agency (CSA) staff on the telephone. Occasionally though securing maintenance from a child’s parent can prove to be a difficult and lengthy process, and parents with care may decide to seek help in collecting child support.

Seeking Help

Assistance can be sought for tracing non resident parents, Appeals and Tribunals hearings, Variation Orders and Departure Directions, Voluntary Maintenance payments, Paternity disputes and any other problem that a parent with care may present that stops them receiving maintenance they are entitled to.

Expert advice is available to any individual who is experiencing problems with the Child Support Agency (CSA). Administration problems can often result in families experiencing payment shortage, delay, arrears, compensation claims etc and can cause a down-turn in finances and further problems. By seeking expert advice a parent can begin to deal with any problems, and achieve resolution much sooner.

How It Works

A company offering parents representation will generally offer unlimited telephone consultations, a letter drafting facility, and assistance with form filling. This type of service will typically be available to a parent for a 12 month period, and the advice given is personalised to the client’s requirements. Complex child support cases can also be handled.

A Case Manager will be allocated to a parent, and this person will be expected to take full charge of the client’s case. The representative will liaise with the Child Support Agency, on behalf of the parent, and will also deal with any Tribunals representation. The legal expert will be able to explain the course of action that is required in order to resolve outstanding issues.

An arrears checking service is also available. This service helps parents handle correspondence relating to late payments, private debt recovery and enforcement action.

What Does Representation Cost?

A fixed one-time payment is generally required. This amount is agreed before work on a parent’s case commences, and does not affect the amount or detail of work involved in achieving case resolution. In other words, no further payment is required no matter how complex a case becomes or how lengthy the process is. A legal representative will act on a parent’s behalf and will rectify problems that are causing financial difficulties.

What Service Do You Get For Your Money?

This type of legal service provider offers direct contact with the Child Support Agency (CSA); telephone consultation services, where the parent can talk confidentially about matters concerning their financial situation; physical representation in court and an assigned Case Manager who will work with the parent on their individual case.

Do You Need Help?

If you are a parent with care, non resident parent, are experiencing problems receiving or paying maintenance, require assistance with Appeals Tribunals, are a parent involved in a paternity dispute, or have suffered loss due to the Child Support Agency’s administrative problems independent legal representation may be of great help to you.