may I just say that the examiner is bound to be suspicious if standard questions regarding your other half are not being answered.You have no duty to give ANY information regarding OH but it is bound to create suspicion even though your motive may be nothing other than to keep them out of it all.
That said, in any circumstance you should still expect to be asked relevent questions and in an appropriate manner, it should not seem personal in any way.
If you feel the urge, ask to speak to the OR, or the Assistant OR, about this person's conduct. The court will not be able to help.
Thanks John and Gettingoutofdebt for your comments.
I accept and can see what you are saying John about the Caseworker "being suspicious if standard questions regarding your other half are not being answered", I fully understand that. I think perhaps its the attitude and the manner in which she was questioning me, plus the fact that I had previously been told that they do not have the right to question you regarding your OH finances. I asked simple questions as to why financial information as far back as 9 and 10 years was needed, I was not furnished with an explaination. So hence my feelings about her conduct. I may feel the need to make a compliant later down the road. Depends on how things go.
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Posted - 21 April 2009 : 17:07:46
