Subjects:

Social Security and Welfare Law

The new Child Support Handbook is fully updated to give clear, practical guidance to the child support scheme as it applies in 2008/2009. The Child Support Handbook covers:-

• the Child Support Agency;
• interviews and decision making by the BA/Jobcentre Plus;
• applications;
• information seeking powers;
• revisions, supersessions and appeals;
• maintenance collection and enforcement;
• the old scheme formula and departures from the formula.

There are practical examples, and tactical hints and arguments for use when supporting good cause, review or appeal. Fully indexed and cross-referenced to legislation and case law, and to CPAG’s Welfare Benefits and Tax Credits Handbook. The Child Support Handbook is the standard guide for claimants and other parents affected, solicitors, welfare rights advisers, CABx, social workers, women's groups and children's charities.