Hi,
I would greatly appreciate any advice or guidance regarding my current situation.
I am a recently separated father with two children under the age of 12, who are in their mother’s care. Consent Orders have been finalized, granting my ex-partner over 70% of the settlement. She has since relocated with the children, despite my initial opposition to the move (which I ultimately conceded under advisement).
A parenting plan is in place that outlines my visitation schedule and the monthly child support (CS) payments I make. The agreed CS amount is lower than the standard CS assessment, as it accounts for my frequent travel and accommodation expenses to see my children. These arrangements were finalized in May 2024, with the Consent Orders completed between September and October 2024. My ex has been receiving payments as per the parenting plan.
However, upon reviewing my recent tax return, I noticed a deduction for CS. When I inquired with CS, I was informed that my ex applied for a CS assessment in November 2024. I was unaware of this application, as I assumed the parenting plan was still in effect and I was already making monthly payments. Communicating with CS has been challenging, as I have received conflicting information. One representative advised me to submit a letter of objection, another suggested simply uploading the relevant documents for review, and a third recommended submitting a CS Assessment Amendment.
If you’ve read this far, I truly appreciate your patience.
As you can imagine, I am feeling frustrated and unsure of the right course of action.
My key concerns are:
Thank You.
I would greatly appreciate any advice or guidance regarding my current situation.
I am a recently separated father with two children under the age of 12, who are in their mother’s care. Consent Orders have been finalized, granting my ex-partner over 70% of the settlement. She has since relocated with the children, despite my initial opposition to the move (which I ultimately conceded under advisement).
A parenting plan is in place that outlines my visitation schedule and the monthly child support (CS) payments I make. The agreed CS amount is lower than the standard CS assessment, as it accounts for my frequent travel and accommodation expenses to see my children. These arrangements were finalized in May 2024, with the Consent Orders completed between September and October 2024. My ex has been receiving payments as per the parenting plan.
However, upon reviewing my recent tax return, I noticed a deduction for CS. When I inquired with CS, I was informed that my ex applied for a CS assessment in November 2024. I was unaware of this application, as I assumed the parenting plan was still in effect and I was already making monthly payments. Communicating with CS has been challenging, as I have received conflicting information. One representative advised me to submit a letter of objection, another suggested simply uploading the relevant documents for review, and a third recommended submitting a CS Assessment Amendment.
If you’ve read this far, I truly appreciate your patience.
As you can imagine, I am feeling frustrated and unsure of the right course of action.
My key concerns are:
- How does a CS assessment override an existing parenting plan?
- What steps can I take, or which forms should I submit, to amend the CS assessment? My travel and accommodation expenses to see my children range from $1,000 to $2,000 per trip.
- The parenting plan is not working—my time with my children is extremely limited, and the distance is significantly impacting my ability to maintain a meaningful relationship with them. What legal avenues can I pursue to address this?
- CS has notified me that they are going to automatically deduct from my next salary, I have not given any consent of this automatic deduction either. What do I do?
Thank You.