Being prepared for the future
We all know that life doesn’t always go to plan. Jobs come and go, as well as relationships. Tomorrow, it might not be so easy to keep up with the arrangements you’ve made today.
That’s why you have to prepare for change. The more you plan for it, the easier it is to deal with when you need to.
What could change?
Lots of things, such as:
- Your job
- Where you live
- Who you live with
- Having more children
These are big life changes – not just financial. If you’re finding it hard to deal with, we can try and put you in touch with organisations you can turn to for help.
How will income changes affect my child maintenance?
As parents, even though one of you may not live with your child, they still deserve a share of both your incomes. However if your incomes go down, then child maintenance payments should be adjusted. This will help make the child maintenance agreement realistic.
If you need further help reaching a figure for a private agreement, we can give you guidance over the phone which you can use as a starting point for discussions with the other parent or you can use our online calculator |
