20.6.14

Changes to Child maintenance

PCS is campaigning against the changes to the Child maintenance system which are being implemented shortly. The changes include a charging system to apply for child maintenance and charges throughout the process and a deduction of 4% of the total amount payable to the child which will go to the Government, previously the whole sum of money went to the child PCS are concerned that the changes will deter people in need of financial support and that it will increase child poverty.


http://www.theguardian.com/money/2014/may/21/child-maintenance-single-parents-face-fees