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Child maintenance

Lots of parents know something about child maintenance. You probably know it’s something you need to sort out if you separate from the other parent of your child. However...

Did you know that:

  • A child maintenance arrangement doesn’t only have to be about money?
  • You and the other parent can make an arrangement between yourselves, without involving anyone else?   
  • The sooner you can sort our child maintenance for your child, the more you’ll be doing to give your child the best start in life, with more opportunities and choices?

Find out more

You can ask at your local children's centre to find out more.

Or you can get in touch with Child Maintenance Options. They offer a free, impartial information and support service, and can talk you through anything you want to know about child maintenance. They’re there for both parents, as well as family and friends who want to help.

You can contact Child Maintenance Options on 0800 988 0988 from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 4pm on Saturdays - or or text OPTIONS to 66644 for free callback.

Alternatively, visit the website whenever you like at www.cmoptions.org.

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