Liability for child support where there is equal care of a child

Jody Atkinson, Barrister, St John’s Chambers

It is widely assumed that where the care of a child is divided equally between its parents there will be no liability for child support. However, in practice matters can turn out differently and parents sometimes find themselves involved in lengthy disputes with the Child Maintenance Service. Jody Atkinson explains the law and how the CMS have applied the law, as well as the relevant Upper Tribunal decisions.

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