About Course
A plain-English guide to child maintenance when parents live apart. Learn the difference between a private arrangement and using the Child Maintenance Service, how the statutory calculation works, and what the fees and enforcement powers are.
This course gives general information about child maintenance in the UK as at November 2026. It is not legal advice. Rules and fees can change, so check GOV.UK or nidirect, or contact the Child Maintenance Service, for your own situation.
© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.
Course Content
Course Lessons
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When child maintenance applies and your choices
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How the CMS works out the amount
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Fees, missed payments and getting help
Sources & Further Reading
Final Assessment
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