Child maintenance
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Money and child maintenance
Your separation may not go as smoothly as either you or your ex had planned, expected or wished. Money matters in particular are often an area of dispute.
How to arrange child maintenance
If you have children, both parents are expected to pay towards the cost of bringing them up until they’re at least 16. There are several ways you can arrange child maintenance. This article looks at the options available to you.
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You can make arrangements for your children if both parents agree. This might cover their living costs and care. This is a private arrangement where you and the other parent organise everything yourselves.
Arranging child maintenance yourself -
Child maintenance is regular, reliable financial support paid towards a child’s everyday living costs. The parent without the main day-to-day care of the child generally pays child maintenance to the parent with the main day-to-day care.
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