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Ex-Premier League footballer ordered to pay nearly £45 000 in unpaid child support

Former Aston Villa player forced to pay hefty child maintenance bill by court. An ex- footballer has been ordered to pay around £45,000 in unpaid child support, according to . The player, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was taken to court over the money he owed by The Child Maintenace Service (CMS). Matthew Wheeler, who represents the CMS, claims the player failed to make his compulsory one or more payments. Ex-Premier League star ordered to pay £45,000 after missing child support payment
Ex-Premier League star ordered to pay £45,000 after missing child support payment The report claims that the former Premier League footballer played for and reached an international level. He faces a liability order totalling £44,904, but he did not attend the hearing at Birmingham magistrates’ court or send legal representation. Wheeler added that the former Premier League player had been notified of the upcoming application by first-class post at least seven days before the hearing, which took place on Friday, July 1. District Judge Smith granted the anonymity order in his absence in court.

Former Premier League player s case is one of many as part of a bulk application to the court

Speaking to , Wheeler claimed that the application was one of many that the court is waiting to hear about. He stated: "Each defendant is liable to make payments of child maintenance and have failed to make one or more payments. Those payments have still not been paid in full." CMS secured the liability order at Birmingham Magistrates' Court, with their application stating:"Complaint for a liability order of child support and enforcement fee totalling £44,904.80 for the period unknown. In accordance with section 33 of the Child Support Act 1991." Paul Merson predicts the result of Newcastle vs Chelsea and other EPL GW 16 fixtures! Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found