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Everything you need to know about the UK Child Maintenance Service
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Appeals & ChangesAppeals & Changes7 min readreceiving parent
Can Child Maintenance Be Backdated? One Rule, One Big Exception
Two situations look identical and get opposite answers. One has a strict cut-off that costs parents thousands, the other has no time limit at all. Check yours before you call the CMS.
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Appeals & Changes6 min read
Can Child Maintenance Be Changed? Only If It Moves 25%
The CMS ignores income changes under 25% until your annual review comes round. What you must report, what gets ignored, and how to force a recalculation.
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