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hi my child is now 18 and has as rumour goes left education unfortunately I don't have contact with child or ex how do I go about finding out when to stop making child maintenance payments if above is correct or can I find out if child is still in education .as unfortunately I don't think ex will be forthcoming with information if she's going to lose money.
Hi Dunk,
I recently asked the CMS same question, below is what I've posted on other threads:
CMS is paid until child reaches 16 or until they reach 20 if they continue in full time education studying upto A Levels or equivalent.
Usually a child will do A Levels or equivalent from age 16 to 18 but they may have to retake GSCEs (or equivalent age 16 to 17) and then start A Levels at age 17 through to 19 and potentially retake another year of A Levels taking them through to age 20.
If they go on to study anything higher than A Level after age 16 then no CMS is to be paid.
The below article provides details of what HMRC class as acceptable courses to maintain Child Benefit which is generally paid for the same duration as Child Maintenance is due. Although I believe one difference is that Chid Maintenance is only paid if child is in full time education whereas Child Benefit can be paid if child is studying part time.
https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/1288491/child-benefit-approved-education-training
It's not easy to obtain proof of education if your ex is not willing to provide details. My suggestion would be to tell CMS that it is your understanding that child(ren) are not in education and that you intend to stop payments unless CMS obtain proof. I don't believe they have to provide copy to you but you can ask them if they hold it on file and the finer details of course/school/college etc.
I'm not an expert but hope this helps.
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