We are now closed for the Christmas and New Year period, returning on Monday 5th January 2026. Orders placed during this time will be processed upon our return on 5th January.

This text, supported by an electronic service, focuses on the Child Support System, ""simplified"" child support from April 2002 and court-based child maintenance. Key areas covered include: an overview of ""private"" and state financial provision for children; legal rights of the ""parent with care"" and children; legal duties and rights of the non-resident parent; and court-based maintenance, variation and enforcement.