Government response to the independent review of the Child Maintenance Service response to domestic abuse
A response by the government to the independent review of the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) response to domestic abuse.
The Department for Work and Pensions is improving child maintenance administration through legislative and operational reforms, including the Child Maintenance (Assessment of Parents' Income) Bill and measures to enhance payment collection, transfer efficiency, and customer service response times. The reforms aim to streamline the assessment process and improve communication with parents and recipients.
A response by the government to the independent review of the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) response to domestic abuse.
The 30 month review considers the impact of the introduction of charging in the Child Maintenance Service.
Increasing the number of children who benefit from effective maintenance arrangements and improving collaboration between separated parents.