Category: Changing a Maintenance Order
How to Change a Child Maintenance Order: Step-by-Step Guide
Understanding the Maintenance Order and Variation Process Understanding the Maintenance Order and Variation Process A maintenance order is a legal arrangement that sets out how much a non-residential parent must pay towards their child’s upbringing. In the UK, these orders are often managed by the Child Maintenance Service (CMS), which calculates payments based on factors…
Eligibility and Grounds for Child Maintenance Variation UK
Introduction to Variation of Child Maintenance When it comes to child maintenance payments in the UK, a “variation” refers to a formal request to change the amount of money one parent pays to support their child. This adjustment can be made when circumstances change, such as a shift in income, extra costs relating to the…
Timelines and Effects of Child Maintenance Variations
Understanding Variation in Child Maintenance When it comes to child maintenance, a “variation” refers to a formal change made to the original arrangement or calculation set by the Child Maintenance Service (CMS). Sometimes, the circumstances of either parent change after the CMS has made its initial decision. In these cases, a variation allows the payment…
