Does child maintenance reduce if you have another child?

Does child maintenance reduce if you have another child?

The Child Maintenance Service simply reduces the amount of weekly income that it takes into account. For example, if the paying parent is paying for: One other child, their weekly income will be reduced by 11% Two other children, their weekly income will be reduced by 14%

Do I have to pay child maintenance if I have my child half the time?

Both parents are legally responsible for the financial costs of bringing up children. If you split up, you may have to pay maintenance if you don't have day-to-day care of any children you have. The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) can arrange maintenance under the 2012 Child Maintenance Scheme.

Does child support change if non custodial parent has another child?

If the non-custodial parent remarries and has additional children, then the court could modify that parent's child support payments. For example, a court may decrease obligations to one child so that a parent can also provide for a subsequent child from a new marriage.

Do you pay child maintenance if child on apprenticeship?

Re: when do child payments stop if on apprenticeship 6 years 9 months ago #35711. Thanks for your post. I'm William the Child Maintenance Options consultant. Child maintenance is only paid to the parent or guardian who as the main day-to-day care of the child.