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PROVISION FOR CHILDREN INFORMATION SHEET |
A parent with care of a child
can apply to the Child Support Agency for maintenance/child
support.
A parent can also apply for a lump sum payment (Lump
Sum Order) or for the transfer of property (Property
Adjustment Order). An application can be made in
either the Family Proceedings Court (Magistrates)
or the County Court. In the Family Proceedings Court
the maximum lump sum payable is ,1,000. If a lump
sum in excess of this sum is sought an application
must be made in the County Court.
When considering making an Order, the Court takes
into account the following matters:-
i) The income or earning capacity, property and
other financial resources which each party has or
is likely to have in the foreseeable future;
ii) The financial needs, obligations and responsibilities
which each parent has or is likely to have in the
foreseeable future;
iii) The financial needs of the child;
iv) The income earning capacity, if any, property
and other financial resources of the child;
v) Any physical or mental disability of the child;
vi) The manner in which the child was being or is
expected to be educated or trained.
The costs arising out of the birth of a child can
also be claimed.
Further advice should be sought from your solicitors. |
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