Most useful information for separated parents

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Changing your child support assessment in special circumstances

We can change your child support in special circumstances if the change is fair to both parents and the child.

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Objecting to a Child Support decision form (CS1893)

Use this form to object to a child support decision we made that you disagree with.

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Child support care percentage estimator

The care estimator is a tool that calculates your care percentage.

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  2. Child Support online accounts

What you can do with your Child support online account

You can use your Child Support online account to check payment details and keep your personal details up to date.

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Help when you’re deciding to separate

Separating can impact your finances, family, and other areas in your life.

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Application to change your assessment - special circumstances form (CS1970)

Use this form to apply for a review of an active child support assessment due to your special circumstances.

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Separation details form (MOD S)

Use this form to let us know you’ve separated from your partner.

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Child over 18 in full time secondary education form (CS2716)

Use this form to extend child support to the end of the school year before your child turns 18.

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The child support assessment formula

The child support assessment formula looks at your circumstances to work out how much child support should be paid.

  1. How to manage your assessment
  2. Changing your child’s care arrangements

Child support payments and care arrangements

If care arrangements change it may affect the child support payments you make or get.

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