Baconluvva
September 19th 04, 07:16 PM
Hi.
My wife and I separated last November whilst we were on holiday and she
returned to Australia with our 5 year old daughter. (without my knowledge I
hasten to add but that's another story). They both now live with my
estranged wife's parents at their house in Victoria.
I spoke to my wife the other day and she said she was applying for a single
mother's pension and that the CSA would need to contact me to cough up part
thereof. I have no objections to supporting my daughter and am happy to
contribute to her upbringing even though I never see her which is
emotionally horrible, it's a sickening feeling that brings tears to my eyes
everytime I dwell on her. I speak to her a few times a week and we both miss
each other alot and I am committed to being there for her even though I am
12,000 miles away, it's the pits.
I am not working at the moment, I gave up my (very well paid and great) job
to go travelling with the family to Spain last year. I returned to the UK
after she had left then and went to Australia pretty much straight away to
spend time with my daughter.
I am not claiming any benefits and I am staying with a friend in a spare
room until I get back on my feet again. Looking for work etc.
I have not yet heard from the CSA in Ausytralia yet but having subscribed to
this newsgroup and seen some of the posts I am concerned as to what to
expect.
I've had a go with these calculators and what have you but still am unsure
as to how much the CSA will ask for.
So in a nutshell .......................
Wifey and daughter live at her parents house.
Wifey works in mother in law's shop and does some waitressing a few day a
week in the evenings.
Me.
Not on benefits.
No job (yet)
Staying with a friend.
Bank account = zilch.
Time with my daughter = zero.
What will the CSA want from me?
Thanks for letting me bend your ears and look forward to any help/advice
anyone can offer me.
Cheers.
Charles
My wife and I separated last November whilst we were on holiday and she
returned to Australia with our 5 year old daughter. (without my knowledge I
hasten to add but that's another story). They both now live with my
estranged wife's parents at their house in Victoria.
I spoke to my wife the other day and she said she was applying for a single
mother's pension and that the CSA would need to contact me to cough up part
thereof. I have no objections to supporting my daughter and am happy to
contribute to her upbringing even though I never see her which is
emotionally horrible, it's a sickening feeling that brings tears to my eyes
everytime I dwell on her. I speak to her a few times a week and we both miss
each other alot and I am committed to being there for her even though I am
12,000 miles away, it's the pits.
I am not working at the moment, I gave up my (very well paid and great) job
to go travelling with the family to Spain last year. I returned to the UK
after she had left then and went to Australia pretty much straight away to
spend time with my daughter.
I am not claiming any benefits and I am staying with a friend in a spare
room until I get back on my feet again. Looking for work etc.
I have not yet heard from the CSA in Ausytralia yet but having subscribed to
this newsgroup and seen some of the posts I am concerned as to what to
expect.
I've had a go with these calculators and what have you but still am unsure
as to how much the CSA will ask for.
So in a nutshell .......................
Wifey and daughter live at her parents house.
Wifey works in mother in law's shop and does some waitressing a few day a
week in the evenings.
Me.
Not on benefits.
No job (yet)
Staying with a friend.
Bank account = zilch.
Time with my daughter = zero.
What will the CSA want from me?
Thanks for letting me bend your ears and look forward to any help/advice
anyone can offer me.
Cheers.
Charles