Child Maintenance consultation extended

The Government has extended the consultation on the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) to ensure there is suitable time for feedback from external organisations.  The consultation, launched 8th May 2024, is a chance to discuss ways the CMS can help to increase the number of children being kept out of poverty.  DWP Lords Minister, Baroness Maeve Sherlock:   This government … Continue reading Child Maintenance consultation extended →

New crackdown on parents who refuse to pay child maintenance launched

Parents who refuse to pay child maintenance will face accelerated sanctions as Ministers announce the introduction of new powers to speed up strong enforcement action and other reforms to make the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) fairer. Introducing long-term changes to make the system fairer for children and parents Enforcement process to be made almost four … Continue reading New crackdown on parents who refuse to pay child maintenance launched →

Swifter sanctions on unpaid child maintenance

Parents who fail to pay child maintenance will face tougher sanctions faster after new laws were passed … to speed up stronger enforcement action. A Private Members’ Bill sponsored by Siobhan Baillie MP and Baroness Redfern has become law. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will be able to impose tougher sanctions on non-paying … Continue reading Swifter sanctions on unpaid child maintenance →