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When is this agreement dated?

The date this agreement is being made

Agreement Date *

When do payments start? *

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Who is the paying parent?

The parent who will be making maintenance payments

Full Name *

Address *

Email Address

Phone Number

Relationship to Children *

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Who is the receiving parent?

The parent who will receive maintenance payments

Full Name *

Address *

Email Address

Phone Number

Relationship to Children *

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Which children does this cover?

Add details for each child included in this agreement

Child 1

Child's Full Name *

Date of Birth *

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What is the maintenance amount?

The regular payment for child support

Amount (£) *

Payment Frequency *

Payment Day *

💡 CMS Guidance: The Child Maintenance Service typically calculates 12% of gross income for one child, 16% for two children, 19% for three or more.

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How will payments be made?

Select the payment method and provide bank details

🏦 Bank Transfer

📋 Standing Order

💵 Cash

Bank Name *

Account Name *

Sort Code *

Account Number *

Payment Reference

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What does maintenance cover?

List the everyday expenses included in regular maintenance

Items Covered by Maintenance *

💡 These are the day-to-day costs. Larger or one-off expenses can be handled separately as "additional expenses".

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How will additional expenses be shared?

Larger one-off costs beyond regular maintenance

⚖️ 50/50 Split

📊 60/40 Split

📈 70/30 Split

✏️ Custom Split

❌ No Sharing

Paying Parent Percentage (%)

Receiving Parent Percentage (%)

Expense Threshold (£) - expenses above this amount will be shared

Types of Additional Expenses

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What about school and childcare costs?

How are education and childcare expenses handled?

School Fees

School Fees Amount (per term)

How are fees split?

Childcare Costs

Childcare Provider

Monthly Childcare Cost

How are costs split?

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How will the agreement be reviewed?

Set up regular reviews and annual adjustments

Review Period *

First Review Date *

Annual Increase

Fixed Increase Percentage

Circumstances that may trigger a review

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What happens with late or missed payments?

Set expectations for payment issues

Grace Period for Late Payments *

Advance Notice Required for Payment Difficulties *

Process for Dealing with Arrears

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How will disputes be resolved?

Establish a process for handling disagreements

Dispute Resolution Process *

💡 Family mediation is often faster, cheaper, and less stressful than going to court. Many areas offer free or subsidised mediation services.

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Any additional terms?

Add any other specific arrangements you've agreed (optional)

Additional Terms (Optional)

💡 This is optional. Leave blank if you don't have any additional specific terms to include.

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Making This Agreement Legally Binding

To make this Agreement enforceable through the courts, both Parents can apply to the Family Court for a Consent Order (court fee approximately £53). The court will review the Agreement and, if satisfied it is fair, will make it into a court order. This is recommended for additional security.

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