Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Baroness Jenkin of Kennington (Conservative). It was answered on Wednesday, 27 April 2016.
Children: Parental Separation
- Question
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My Lords, we are all aware that post-conflict separation is very harmful for children and is often exacerbated by disputes over child maintenance payments, especially when government agencies are involved. Will my noble friend update the House on how the 2012 child maintenance reforms are working as regards payments made within family arrangements?
- Answer
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My Lords, I am delighted to report that our 2012 reforms have been a huge success so far. They have incentivised separating families to make their own arrangements rather than using the statutory system as a default option, as co-operation between parents is clearly better for their children. Seventy per cent of clients using the service are choosing direct pay.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 771 c1121
- Session
- 2015-16
- Oral question type
- 1st Supplementary
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Lords chamber
- Subjects
- Children Parents Separation
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