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Child Maintenance Payments: Your Entitlement
Child Maintenance Payments: Your Entitlement
A parent with care may be entitled to receive periodic maintenance payments from a non resident parent. Clarifying entitlement however, ensures the correct amount of…...
Child Support and the Children Act 1989
Child Support and the Children Act 1989
Find out all about how the Children Act 1989 governs decisions in family courts as well as the rules relating to child support....
Child Support and the Family Law Act 1996
Child Support and the Family Law Act 1996
The Family Law Act brought in a number of new measures that allowed families in difficulty to be able to order someone not to contact someone else, and to force…...
Child Support and the Human Rights Act 1998
Child Support and the Human Rights Act 1998
Ever wondered how the Human Rights Act applies to you? Find out about your human rights in the context of child support here....
Child Support Law and Parental Responsibility
Child Support Law and Parental Responsibility
Understanding parental responsibilities will enable mothers and fathers to establish the most suitable child support arrangements for their child....
CMS Complaints, Appeals and Tribunals
CMS Complaints, Appeals and Tribunals
An Appeals Tribunal provides parents with an opportunity to appeal against a decision made by the Child Support Agency, in regards to maintenance payments.…...
Divorce and the Law Regarding Payments
Divorce and the Law Regarding Payments
When a separating couple is unable to reach an agreement over the division of property, child care or the amount of payable maintenance, applying to the courts for a…...
Legal Rights for Separating Parents
Legal Rights for Separating Parents
When parents separate, there are lots of issues to consider. Here we provide an overview of the things that you need to think about in terms of your legal rights and…...
Seeking Child Support Representation
Seeking Child Support Representation
If you are a parent with care or non resident parent who is experiencing problems receiving or paying maintenance, seeking expert legal advice may simplify matters....
The Different Types of Contact Orders
We take a closer look at contact orders focusing on who gets contact, how to get contact, different types of contact and when the courts will not order contact at all....
The Law and Single Fathers
The Law and Single Fathers
Maintaining relationships after separation can be difficult. For many fathers exercising parental rights, after separation, becomes a minefield. Understanding what…...
The Law and Single Mothers
The Law and Single Mothers
A single mother is entitled to full parental responsibility over her child, and is able to choose whether or not this is shared with the child's father. Being able to…...
What Are Parents' Rights on Separation?
What Are Parents' Rights on Separation?
If you're separating or about to separate from your partner, you need to know what your rights and responsibilities are, especially when it comes to your child. Find…...
Your Legal Rights as a Parent
Your Legal Rights as a Parent
A parent has the right to determine their child’s name, religion, educational requirements and a number of other important issues. When separation or divorce affects a…...
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