CSA

[rubin]

Hi,

Does anyone know if I can continue to get maintenance via CSA when I return to Northern Ireland? Is it the same system?

Thanks.

[prh47bridge]

Yes you can and yes it is. The CSA covers the entire UK.

[Resolution]

I think you can, although I can't say whether you'll have to open a new case over there as the legal system is different. There is certainly a CSA (or CMEC as it is now known) covering NI - the legislation for Child Support has specific statutory instruments (delegated legislation) covering NI.

The CSA website should be able to tell you. Certainly if the absent parent moves to NI they'd still enforce it against him over there.

[STIDW]

It's the same system. Social welfare is a reserved matter over which the UK Parliament and Government retain sole authority.

[rubin]

Great thanks for the advice.

Best regards,
Rubin