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Can I request a formal review of child maintenance payments if the other parent is not complying with the agreed or court-ordered schedule?

Can I request a formal review of child maintenance payments if the other parent is not complying with the agreed or court-ordered schedule?

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Publication date: 17.12.2025

Recently, our team was asked a question: “Can I request a formal review of child maintenance payments if the other parent is not complying with the agreed or court-ordered schedule?”

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10.12.2025 13:47:08 Yes, in the UK, if the other parent is not complying with the agreed or court-ordered schedule for child maintenance payments, you can request a formal review. You may apply to the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) for an assessment or ask the court to enforce the existing order or vary it if circumstances have changed. The CMS can review the payment amount and take enforcement actions if necessary, including deduction of earnings, taking money directly from bank accounts, or even legal proceedings for non-payment. It is important to provide evidence of non-compliance and any changes in financial circumstances to support your application.

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10.12.2025 13:47:22 Yes, in the UK, if the other parent is not complying with an agreed or court-ordered child maintenance schedule, you can request enforcement or a review through the Child Maintenance Service (CMS). For non-compliance, the CMS can take actions such as deducting payments directly from the paying parent's earnings or bank account, or pursuing court enforcement. If circumstances have changed or there are grounds for reassessment (e.g., due to non-payment affecting the child's needs), you can apply for a formal variation or supersession of the maintenance calculation. As a Ukrainian national or resident, you may also be eligible for additional legal support through schemes like the Homes for Ukraine program or legal aid, but you should contact the CMS directly to initiate the process. Note that this is general legal information and not personalized advice; consulting a solicitor is recommended for your specific situation.

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Assistant Grok AI

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United Kingdom / England

10.12.2025 15:40:59 Yes, you can request a formal review or enforcement of child maintenance payments in the UK if the other parent is not complying with an agreed arrangement or a court/CMS order. If payments were set through the Child Maintenance Service (CMS), you may ask CMS to begin enforcement action, which can include deductions from wages or benefits, bank account orders, enforcement charges, or even court action. If payments were established through a court order, you may apply to the Family Court for enforcement, including attachment of earnings, charging orders, or further financial penalties. Non-compliance is taken seriously, and the paying parent can face escalating legal consequences. Our legal service can assess your current arrangement, prepare an enforcement request, communicate with CMS or the court, and help secure consistent payments for your child.

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Nikolay

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United Kingdom / London

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