Look on the CSA website - on there is a calculator where you put in your monthly gross salary, and how many kids you are paying for and what their ages are. It then tells you roughly what the liability is.
£600 a week is stupid money unless your first name is something like "Sultan". I'm paying £79 a week for 2 girls aged 6 and 9 on an income of just under £30K. It's a big dent in the weekly finances but nothing like what your ex is after.
And it's best to come to a private arrangement so you pay her the money directly. That way if she doesn't declare it and still claims all her benefits she's the one that is going to get shafted by the CSA / HMRC. As my ex did.......
Oh and set up a Direct Debit or Standing Order if you go that route so you have proof of the money going over. Don't do it by cash whatever you do.
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