Child Maintenance Service
The government service for arranging child maintenance.
Online · Phone · England, Wales and Scotland
mygov.scot: Make a Parenting Plan
Scottish Government guidance on agreeing arrangements for children without going to court.
Visit their websiteAbout mygov.scot: Make a Parenting Plan
A Parenting Plan is a voluntary agreement between separating parents in Scotland about where children live and how they spend their time. This mygov.scot page explains how to make one, how to make it legally binding with a Minute of Agreement, and when a plan may not be safe.
How they can help
- Parenting Plan guide
- Information on making agreements binding
- Links to mediation and support
Others in children and co-parenting
Cafcass
Represents children's interests in family court cases.
Online · England
Gingerbread
The charity for single parent families.
Online · England and Wales
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