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Unmarried Parties - Financial Provision for Children

For unmarried couples, making financial provision for children in the event of the breakdown of the parents’ relationship is an even more complex area of law.

This is because couples who are not married cannot use matrimonial legislation to obtain financial provision such as lump sums and transfer of houses to help them provide for their children.

The Glanvilles Damant Family Law team has the wide experience, expert knowledge and practical skills required when dealing with children and finances.

Child Maintenance

  • If the parents cannot agree on what maintenance should be paid for their children, an application can be made to the Child Maintenance Service.
  • The Service will calculate child maintenance based on gross income figures obtained from HMRC.
  • The formula takes into account the number of children and the number of nights per week the children or child stays with the paying parent.

Additional Provision

If additional financial assistance is required, an application can be made to the Court under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989.

  • The Court can make a wide range of orders including lump sum payments, regular payments to cover school fees and the settlement or transfer of property.
  • The Court will assess the financial resources of the parties following full disclosure of their assets and income. Any order made is for the benefit of the children so the focus is on the financial needs of the children or child rather than the parent,

Contact Us today to see how we can help you make the best arrangements for financial provision of your children.

 

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