Children and maintenance
What to gather about child maintenance, expenses and unpaid support
Who this helps
For organising amounts and supporting records before assessing a disagreement or possible non-payment. This guide does not automatically calculate a recoverable sum.
What to prepare
You can attend even if documents are missing. Flag any deadline or urgent notice at the time of booking.
Essential to explain your situation
- The order or agreement setting the payments, if any.
- A monthly table showing the expected amount, amount received and difference.
- Available records of payments and disputed expenses.
Useful if already available
- Invoices, receipts and communications about specific expenses.
- A separate record of adjustments and outstanding amounts.
Only if requested and relevant
- Full statements or income records when needed for the assessment.
Questions to take to the appointment
- Which items need to be reviewed separately?
- How does the adjustment specified in my order apply?
- What records are missing before assessing a claim?
Common preparation mistakes
- Adding monthly payments, adjustments and invoices without separating them.
- Counting a payment twice or assuming non-payment without checking the records.
Final checklist
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This guide helps you prepare an appointment. It does not determine the outcome of a matter or replace individual legal assessment. Do not send sensitive documents through public forms or links.