The estimate is based on the Child Maintenance Service’s own formula, which takes account of factors like shared care, income and other children.
In July 2006, Sir David Henshaw reported on his findings following the fundamental review of the UK’s child support systems that he had carried out over the previous six months.
It has a primary objective to maximise the number of effective child maintenance arrangements in place and a statutory duty to provide an information and guidance service.
Around 200 experts work at Child Maintenance Options answering people’s queries on the phone, by e-mail, via the live chat service on their website or providing face-to-face support when needed.
[4] In 2010, Child Maintenance Options ran a national promotional campaign, involving TV, radio, online and print advertising.