Can you help me calculate how much child maintenance I should receive or pay under UK rules if I have divorced with UK citizen?

27.11.2025 22:08:07 In the UK, child maintenance is typically calculated using the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) formula. The basic calculation is based on the gross weekly income of the paying parent (before tax, but after pension contributions). The standard rates are as follows: - 12% of gross weekly income for one child - 16% for two children - 19% for three or more children If the paying parent has other children living with them, the percentage is reduced. Additionally, overnight stays that the child spends with the paying parent each year can reduce the amount. For instance, if the child stays with the paying parent between 52 and 103 nights per year, the maintenance is reduced by one-seventh. To get an accurate amount, you calculate the gross weekly income, apply the percentage depending on the number of children, then deduct reductions for other dependents and shared care (overnight stays). For more precise details, you need to use the current income of the paying parent and the specifics of your custody arrangement.

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27.11.2025 22:08:19 From a legal perspective under UK rules, child maintenance (also known as child support) is calculated based on the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) guidelines, which apply in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The amount you should receive or pay depends on several factors, including the paying parent's gross weekly income, the number of qualifying children, the number of nights the children spend with each parent (shared care), and any other children the paying parent supports. Here's a general overview of how it's calculated: 1. **Basic Rate Calculation**: If the paying parent has a gross weekly income between £200 and £3,000 (after pension contributions), the maintenance is a percentage of that income: - 12% for one child - 16% for two children - 19% for three or more children For incomes below £200, a flat rate of £7 per week applies (with adjustments). For incomes over £3,000, a different formula is used. 2. **Adjustments**: - **Shared Care**: If the child stays overnight with the paying parent for 52+ nights a year, the amount is reduced (e.g., by 1/7 for 52-103 nights). - **Other Children**: Reductions if the paying parent has other children living with them. - **Special Expenses**: Further adjustments for things like boarding school fees or high contact costs. If the divorce involves a UK citizen and you're in the UK, the CMS can provide a formal calculation, or you can agree privately. However, to give a specific amount, I need details like the paying parent's income, number of children, and shared care arrangements. If you provide those, I can help estimate based on the rules. Note that this is general information and not personalized legal advice; consult a solicitor or the CMS for your situation.

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28.11.2025 10:48:29 Yes, we can assist you in calculating child maintenance under UK law. The amount is determined by the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) using a statutory formula based on the paying parent’s gross weekly income, the number of children, and the number of nights the child stays with each parent. CMS obtains verified income figures directly from HMRC, so the calculation reflects the paying parent’s actual earnings rather than estimates. Additional adjustments may apply if the parent supports other children, has irregular income (such as bonuses), or if there are shared-care arrangements. Once the relevant figures are known, we can provide a precise calculation in line with CMS guidelines and explain how the payment would be collected—either directly between parents or through CMS enforcement if required.

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Nikolay

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28.11.2025 10:57:43 We can help you work out exactly how much child maintenance should be paid after your divorce from a UK citizen. The UK uses a clear formula: the paying parent’s gross weekly income is taken as the starting point, then CMS applies percentage rates depending on how many children you have. The payment may be reduced if your child spends regular overnight stays with the other parent or if the paying parent has children in another household. If you provide the income information, number of children, and details of any shared care, we can calculate the likely CMS amount for you and explain what enforcement options exist if payments are not made on time. This gives you a realistic expectation of what you should receive—or what you may need to pay—under UK family law.

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Kirmach Lyudmyla

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