Does my dad have to pay Child maintenace if i do an apprenticeship?

Question

Hiya

i was just wondering wether my dad has to pay child maintenance if i do an apprenticeship? If he stops paying then i dont think i can do an apprenticship as my mum would struggle too much. He is also one of those people who would stop paying coz he didnt wanna pay it in the first place! so he will try and find a way around paying as he is horrid like that. Also is it possible that some of that money could be put into my bank account?? i am 17 by the way.

please answer because i dont have a clue lol

thanks x

Answer 1

UK - When you leave full time education the child maintenance and child benefit stop, cant your mum get a job?

Answer 2

no dont think so, cos some aprenticeships aint technically working your still at student. Untill your 18 i think ur dad still have to pay. ask college or uni x

Answer 3

Hi,i am not sure how the law stands on apprenticeships but if you stay in full time education he has to pay untill your 19.Either phone or go to the citizens advice they will know the law & all advice is free.

Good Luck

Answer 4

no your dad doesnt have to pay maintenance because once you start your apprenticeship you are then considered as an employee its only if you stay in full time education he would have to pay maintenance

Answer 5

i no if you go to college or uni you can claim from him till you are 19 if you live on your own you yourself can claim