My nephew's dilemma

[cgksheff]

He needs to go and have a chat with a solicitor and get some ideas with a free half hour.

 

Is he named on the childrens' birth certificates?

 

If not he needs to look at acquiring 'parental responsibility' and he is best advised to use a solicitor for this.

 

Meanwhile, he should be talking to the childrens' mother as peacefully as possible with regard to setting up some agreement of routine with regard to child contact.

Daily phone calls can sometimes be counter-productive, compared to routines with physical contact, but try and set up what is best for you all.

It is best done amicably now, as court orders are expensive and difficult to enforce.

 

 

Use the websites to get an idea of what a CSA calculation would expect one to be contributing. Contribute what he can afford but try and make sure that it does at least meet the CSA minimum.

 

As tempting as it may be, try and avoid mixing money matters with what is best for the children. Keep the high ground and one's self respect.