Child Support & Maintenance

If you have separated from the parent of any children who you are caring for, you can apply to the Child Support Agency for child support/maintenance payments from that person to help with the costs of bringing up the children.

If you are claiming Income Support or Jobseekers Allowance, the Department for Work and Pensions generally requires you to apply for child support.

Note: if you feel that you or your family would be in danger or suffer distress as a result of applying for child support payments, explain why and ask the Department for Work and Pensions not to seek child support. Try to get  advice before you go to the Department for Work and Pensions.

The Child Support Agency can be contacted at the local
Social Security Office or by ringing:
(Mon-Fri: 8.00am - 8.00pm Sat: 9.00am - 5.00pm.)

Website: www.csa.gov.uk
Tel: 0845 713 3133
Textphone: 08457 138 924