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Children & Family26 Feb 2026

Child maintenance basics

How child maintenance usually works through the Child Maintenance Service, when court-based provision may still matter, and what parents should check.

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Children & Family27 May 2025

What is Schedule 1 Children Act 1989?

Schedule 1 of the Children Act allows an unmarried parent to apply for financial provision for their child from the other parent. Is child support the only option? No. Many parents are unaware of the options save for an

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