What is Child Support Maintenance?

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What is Child Support Maintenance?

Child support maintenance is the financial support paid by one parent to the other to help with the cost of raising a child after separation or divorce. It’s usually paid by the parent who doesn’t live with the child most of the time to cover everyday expenses like food, clothing, housing and school needs.

The amount can be agreed privately between the parents, or arranged through the Child Maintenance Service if needed. While it’s often a practical arrangement, it can sometimes lead to disputes – especially if circumstances change or payments aren’t being made. In any case, it’s about ensuring the child’s needs come first, no matter the relationship between the parents.

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