Users' questions

Do you still get child support if you are means tested?

Do you still get child support if you are means tested?

As a result of these changes, Child support no longer affects any benefit whether it is means tested or not. In short, you get to keep all of your child support and your benefit. Can’t find your answer?

How does child support affect your tax credit?

As a result of these changes, Child support no longer affects any benefit whether it is means tested or not. In short, you get to keep all of your child support and your benefit. (It has never affected tax credit) The law changed on 27th October of last year to disregard child support for housing benefit and council tax benefit.

Do you get Income Support if you have a child?

Think it was back in april that any child maintence you receive does not effect your benefits, inc income support. Meant to help rid child poverty. Think it was back in april that any child maintence you receive does not effect your benefits, inc income support. Meant to help rid child poverty.

How does child support affect your housing benefit?

In short, you get to keep all of your child support and your benefit. (It has never affected tax credit) The law changed on 27th October of last year to disregard child support for housing benefit and council tax benefit. As a result of these changes, Child support no longer affects any benefit whether it is means tested or not.

What to do if you can’t pay child support?

Any parent who is having difficulty making regular child support payments should contact the court that issued the original order to discuss options. This is far preferable than risking the consequences of nonpayment, which can include losing your driver’s license and even serving jail time.

Can a non custodial parent pay child support while in jail?

An incarcerated parent can continue to pay child support while in jail if they have income or assets that can be used to support their child. Examples of income or assets that may be used to pay child support while a non-custodial parent is incarcerated include:

How to enforce a child support order if the other parent is in prison?

If you are the custodial parent, you might be wondering how to enforce a child support order if the other parent is in prison. The first step is to file a contempt action. The court will then require the incarcerated parent to either pay support or prove that they are unable to do so.

When do I need to change my child support payment?

If you need to change the amount because you are not working or cannot afford the same payments you were making before going to jail or being institutionalized, you have to ask the court to change your payment. There are 3 exceptions to this rule suspending your child support payments.