Maintenance & Child Support
Whatever your maintenance and child support needs, we have the experience necessary to provide you with fast advice and quick results.
- Are you having problems obtaining maintenance from the absent parent?
- What actions can you take if the absent parent has no income but does have assets?
The Legal Position
Initially the Court had jurisdiction in calculating the maintenance that normally a father would pay to the mother for child support. The Child Support Act was passed which has caused extreme unfairness both to mothers and fathers. The Child Support Act regulates the amount of maintenance payable for a child and has virtually ousted the jurisdiction of the Court.
Due to the bad name of the Child Support Agency the Government tried to re-brand and call it the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission. This has no impact whatsoever other than a change in its effectiveness in enforcement.
We are also being told there will be a new formula to calculate the child support in 2011, which could cause further disruption and confusion to both mothers and fathers.
If the absent parent is not paying child support then other action can be taken under schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989. This application will involve the Court where a party can pursue a lump sum or property adjustment for the sole benefit of the child.
What Can You Do?
You can contact this office so the child support formula can be explained to you and can give an indication as to the amount an absent parent should pay. We can advise upon a global settlement where the parties are divorcing or co-habitants are separating. (Please see web page on co-habitation and ancillary relief).
We can advise on applying for a lump sum and pursue applications under schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989.
What To Do Next?
Contact Tim Giles who will see you immediately and take effective action to protect you. He will advise if you require an urgent interim Order and whether or not an occupation Order is obtainable and/or necessary. Tim has 36 years experience and is able to deal with you sympathetically and at the same time effectively.
How Much Will It Cost?
We believe the first interview is the important one for you. It will give you the first chance obtain answers to your many questions. You can see if you like us and able to achieve a rapport that gives you the confidence and trust to continue with your instructions.
It is for these reasons we offer an initial one hour of advice for a nominal fee. Call us to find out more about this (there is no charge for this initial conversation so you have nothing to lose).
Need Specialist Family Law Help?
Please call Tim Giles on 0121 236 7388 or by complete a Quick Enquiry Form.
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Call us on 0800 068 3242 or make a Quick Enquiry and we will soon be in touch to explain how we can help you (no cost and no obligation).
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