Csa how can i appeal

You can still appeal to a tribunal if you apply within 13 months of the date on your decision letter. If possible, a tribunal judge will assess your case without a hearing.

Send any evidence you have as soon as possible - for example, financial documents like bank statements. Tell the tribunal as soon as possible if you will find it difficult to have a remote hearing. You can find out what happens at a remote hearing on GOV. You must appeal within 1 month of the date of the mandatory reconsideration notice.

If you miss that deadline, you might be able to ask for a late appeal. You must give as much detail as possible for why your late appeal should be allowed. You can read more about making an appeal on GOV.

The time limit for a late appeal is 13 months from the date of the mandatory reconsideration notice. In exceptional circumstances, the tribunal might extend the month time limit.

You can ask the tribunal to keep your address confidential. If you need to do this, tell the tribunal when you send in your appeal.

You can find out how to report a change of circumstances on GOV. Every year the CMS will review how much you have to pay. When they do, they might say you have to pay a different amount.

If your circumstances change between reviews, you can ask the CMS to look again at how much you have to pay. For example, if you have a new baby or you lose your job. This is a change of just You will need to complete SSC02 form, which can be emailed to you, or found online.

Complete the form, and send it, together with the Mandatory Reconsideration Notice, and any additional evidence, to the Direct Lodgement Centre. There are two centres, depending on to where you live. We would recommend sending the application by recorded or registered post. Problems with child maintenance payments and debt? Cookies on GOV. UK We use some essential cookies to make this website work.

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