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When I approached the Child Maintenance Service for an increase in maintenance for our two children my ex-husband claimed to be in such severe financial difficulties that no increase was ordered. Then, within a matter of weeks, he booked a family holiday to America with his new girlfriend and I refused permission for the children to go with them. Was I right to do this? In view of the holiday can I not pursue my case for a maintenance increase?

Generally speaking it’s not a good idea to involve children in money disputes. Maintenance calculations will not take into account any income provided by your ex-husband’s new partner. I presume the CMS looked into your ex-husband’s finances. If you can provide evidence that he was being less than truthful you can go back to them; discuss this with your solicitor.

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