Child maintenance

[CoderSaturn]

So you want to pay your kid the absolute minimum you can to the point of committing tax evasion? I think you get away lucky with just sarcasm.

I'd still be contributing the same amount of tax being on the lower rate just less maintenance costs.

[northernladuk]

I think this thread is done.

[Old Greg]

Thanks for the reply. She wants the money and does not expect me to see the child.

This resulted from a one night stand, I don't know the girl at all and only found recently that she gave birth November last year. Why she has decided to get in contact now isn't a great feeling, although life goes on.

To reply to everyone who has a few things to say to me regarding this matter. I'm looking for constructive advice, I'm not someone who walked out on a family or was with this girl for a period of time, had a child with her and then decided to leave. I've only just found out and expected to pay up. I don't know the lass and had no knowledge of this, had no say in the decision, have 0 rights, yet 100% the responsibility as many of you say. She should have also thought about the responsibility and consequences of raising a child in these circumstances. I'm looking for the most tax efficient way to operate to protect myself, I would rather my money go on something beneficial for the child if proven to be mine rather than her next jagerbomb.

You have less than 100% responsibility and more than zero rights. If you cannot come to an agreement then you may need to go to court to get access rights. If you are worried that the mother may be unsuitable, then consider whether you should apply for custody. Do you fancy being the main carer? If not cut her some slack, consider that this is about the baby's rights and welfare and face your responsibility.

Then consider how you can manage your income in the most tax efficient way rather than in the most CSA efficient way.

All assuming the baby is yours of course.

[SimonMac]

Anyone heard from MaryPoppins lately?

#JustSaying

[WTFH]

I don't think this thread is going to go anywhere particularly accounting-ish, so I'm closing it.