Child Maintenance Service
The government service for arranging child maintenance.
Online · Phone · England, Wales and Scotland
GOV.UK: Calculate your child maintenance
Free government calculator that estimates child maintenance.
Visit their websiteAbout GOV.UK: Calculate your child maintenance
This calculator gives an estimate of child maintenance to discuss with the other parent, and shows what the Child Maintenance Service would be likely to work out. It does not send your details to the Department for Work and Pensions. It is also available in Welsh.
How they can help
- Child maintenance estimate
- Guidance on private arrangements
- Available in Welsh
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