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What does child maintenance cover at Christmas? How CMS payments work, why presents and extras aren't included, and how parents can agree extra costs.

Last updated: 19 October 2026 · Written by the family law paralegal team at Court Help Limited In short: The only way to correct a birth registration to remove a man's details is to show he isn't the child's biological father. You need evidence such as an approved DNA test or a court order, statutory declarations from two people, and a £99 fee for the General Register Office. If he is the father, his name stays, though the court can restrict his parental responsibility. Key f

Schedule 1 provides financial assistance for the benefit of the child from unmarried parents or cohabitants.

What is a Form E? How do you fill in a Form E? What happens if you lie in a Form E? Do I need a solicitor for a Form E? Form e divorce

What is the Child Maintenance Tribunal? The Child Maintenance Tribunal in the UK is an independent body that helps in reconsidering or...

What are the problems in the Family Law System? Poor quality & incorrect CAFCASS reports, Resource Constraints, rude & untrained staff.

The above titled quote, I hear repeatedly from parents, having problems with the maintenance service, ‘CMS’, whether the parent in...