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What is the law regarding paying maintenance for a non English (but European mother) who currently studies in England ?
Thanks in advance
You would be liable to pay maintenance, whether she is English or European, whilst she is in this country... and also if she were to return to her country of origin. Most if not all European countries have a reciprocal arrangement for the payment of child maintenance between countries.
Hello Abeefeater
The information that Mojo has provided you with is correct. Child maintenance is a contribution towards the cost of bringing up a child and this includes not only such items as food and clothing but also it is a contribution towards the home that the child lives in and the associated costs of running that home.
The definition of a receiving parent (referred to in legislation as the 'person with care') is the person with whom the child has his/her home and who usually provides day-to-day care of the child. The definition of a paying parent (referred to in legislation as the 'non-resident parent') is the person who does not usually provide the day-to-day care of the child.
For more information on the different ways to set up child maintenance and for a more personalised service, you can visit the Child Maintenance Options website at http://www.cmoptions.org.
The DWP have a sorting out separation web-app that you may find useful. It offers help and support to separating and separated families. The link is: www.dad.info/divorce-and-separation/sorting-out-separation.
Regards
William
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