Understanding Child Support: Your Rights And Responsibilities
When a couple has children or other dependents and decide to separate or divorce, it is important to make sure that the children are looked
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This is your right to claim a monthly sum to ensure you can meet reasonable living costs pending the final settlement.
This is a right to claim a monthly sum to meet your needs. The amount is dependent on prior needs, and disposable income is available. The order can be until re-marriage or death or for a limited time.
The Child Maintenance Service now calculates the amount to expect from your spouse in respect of child support. A formula is applied, and the calculator can be downloaded here. If the parent responsible for the child is working abroad, then the matter can be handled by us either through negotiation or through the Court.
This is an option available depending on the wealth available for distribution.
This is an order detailing, usually, how the family home should be divided. It can also apply to other assets such as bonds, stocks, shares and ISA’s. The property can be sold, transformed or held on trust for the other person up to a certain percentage pending the children ceasing minority.
This is your right to claim a pension sharing order or an earmarking order so that you have some income at the point of retirement. You may have the right to claim all of the above or only a few.
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There are a wide range of claims that can be made depending on your circumstances.
Please see Your Rights.
If matters can be agreed than the agreement is filed with the court after the pronouncement of the Decree Nisi.
If matters proceed to court then matters could take six months to a year to settle.
If you do not have an income than an application for interim maintenance can be made seeking a monthly sum to cover utilities and urgent living expenses as well as fees. The amount received depends on the other party’s income.
Absolutely. Full and frank disclosure is sought before any settlement is reached. See Hidden Assets & Disclosure.
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