This paper provides brief information in response to some key questions regarding the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak on separated families, maintenance arrangements and access to children.
Coronavirus: Separated Families and Contact with Children in Care FAQs (UK) (234 KB , PDF)
The paper is not intended to address the specific circumstances of any individual or family and suitably qualified legal advice should instead be sought.
Relevant national and local restrictions should also be consulted. These can be found at the respective pages for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The paper addresses:
This is a fast-moving issue and the briefing should be read as correct at the time of publication.
Coronavirus: Separated Families and Contact with Children in Care FAQs (UK) (234 KB , PDF)
This paper collates data on the number of applications and total support provided under the UK Government coronavirus business support schemes. The attached excel spreadsheet allows users to view data by Parliamentary constituency and local authority.
Statistics on the fees in a child maintenance application, and the enforcement steps taken when child maintenance is not paid on time or in full.
