This practical handbook explains the Child Support Agency's remit, powers and procedures so that clients can correctly assess a client's claim first time around. This edition provides coverage of the Child Support Act and the subsequent edicts emanating from the Agency, many of which have angered both clients and practitioners. The book takes into account: issues arising from the first child support decisions; issues emerging from the first appeals; any possible appeals at proof stage; and income support allowances and the subsequent wave of cases.
This practical handbook explains the Child Support Agency's remit, powers and procedures so that clients can correctly assess a client's claim first time around. This edition provides coverage of the Child Support Act and the subsequent edicts emanating from the Agency, many of which have angered both clients and practitioners. The book takes into account: issues arising from the first child support decisions; issues emerging from the first appeals; any possible appeals at proof stage; and income support allowances and the subsequent wave of cases.
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Part 1 The framework of the Act: definitions and principles; jurisdiction of the Child Support Agency and the courts and related matters; the administrative structure. Part 2 Powers of Child Support Officers and the Secretary of State: applications for maintenance assessments, multiple applications and interim maintenance assessments; provision and disclosure of information; collection of maintenance and enforcement; arrears, interest on arrears and adjustment of child maintenance; notifications and reviews of assessments; beginning and end of maintenance assessments and maintenance periods; reduced benefit directions. Part 3 The formula - mechanics and applications: the maintenance requirement and the general rule; the basic element and the additional element; assessable income; protected and disposable income; housing costs; special cases. Part 4 The Act at work: concerns of clients and practitioners; jurisdiction changes from 1993; the Appeals Procedure - Child Support Appeal Tribunals; the Appeals Procedure - Child Support Commissioners representation of clients; questions and answers.
