Category: Child Maintenance

Understanding Maintenance Orders A maintenance order is a legal arrangement that requires one parent to make regular financial payments to support their child when parents live apart. These payments help cover the everyday costs of raising a child, ensuring their well-being and stability. Maintenance orders can be set up either by the courts or, more…

Introduction to Child Maintenance Enforcement Child maintenance is a legal obligation that ensures children receive financial support from both parents, even if they are no longer living together. When parents separate or divorce, regular child maintenance payments help cover everyday costs such as food, clothing, and education. However, not all parents keep up with their…

Introduction to Maintenance for Adult and Disabled Children Introduction to Maintenance for Adult and Disabled Children In the UK, maintenance for adult and disabled children refers to the financial support a parent may be required to provide for a child who is over the age of 16 but still dependent. While most people associate child…