Child Support is money paid to support children when couples with children are not living together or have separated. The money is paid by the parent who is not living with the children to the person whom the children live with.
Inland Revenue works out the amount of Child Support the paying parent must pay. The amount is worked out each year using a formula, which takes into account the number of children to be supported and the paying parent's income and living expenses.
Inland Revenue usually administers Child Support payments. For further information, Freephone: 0800 221 221.
