What is child maintenance

Are you thinking about asking us to help set up child maintenance arrangements?

How child maintenance helps

Sorting out arrangements and dealing with important issues on your own for the first time can seem like a lot to cope with.

New to child support?

You may find our glossary of commonly used terms useful.

Things you may need to think about

If your relationship breaks up, there are lots of things you might need to think about. Our useful list may be of help to you.

We can help you

See our directory of useful contacts for organisations that may be able to help

Who to tell about changes

There may be many reasons why your circumstances might change – moving jobs, moving home and changes to your finances.

Find out more

Read our leaflet "What is child maintenance and how does it affect me?" [PDF 678Kb] PDF