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Child Support Handbook 2012/13

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Publication date: 
2012
Edition: 
20th
Period: 
2012/13
ISBN: 
978 1 906076 63-4
Published by: 
Child Poverty Action Group
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Price: £28.00

This edition is completely revised and updated to tell you all you need to know about the child support scheme as it applies in 2012/13. It outlines the major changes to child support that are due to be introduced in autumn 2012, and includes a new chapter on what these will mean for parents.

The Handbook explains:

  • who can apply for maintenance and who has to pay;
  • how to apply and how to withdraw an application;
  • how maintenance is calculated;
  • the powers of the Child Support Agency to pursue maintenance and seek information;
  • conversions and transitional provisions;
  • collection and enforcement, including new powers to deduct money from bank accounts;
  • challenging decisions and making complaints.

Practical examples, and tactical hints and arguments are included. The Handbook is fully indexed and cross-referenced to legislation and caselaw.

‘This book, like most of CPAG’s publications, should be in every social work office… I found the practical examples, and advice about tactics and arguments useful and helpful. In short, this book is the benchmark guide to the child support scheme.’ COMMUNITY CARE

‘An essential aid for anyone involved with the child support system, whether as advisor, payer or recipient… It is quite remarkable for the clarity of its layout, the depth of its explanations and notes, and the accuracy of its content. Highly recommended.’ SOLICITORS JOURNAL

‘The best thing… is to get a copy of the Child Support Handbook… details of entitlements are clear, accurate and fully explained’ BELLA

‘It is hard to beat the CPAG guide… it is outstanding value for money. It is clearly written and easy to find your way around… invaluable for advisers’ NEW LAW JOURNAL

‘Each edition is always better… (it) leaves everything I have seen in its wake’ FAMILY LAW

‘Well written, fantastically detailed and very accurate… there isn’t a better source of information and advice’ THE ADVISER (Citizens Advice)