As a grandparent you’ll always want what’s best for those who are closest to you. But if your child’s family has separated, it’s hard to know how to help.
Whatever happens, it’s vital that your grandchildren continue to receive financial support from the parent who no longer lives with them.
Grandparents are in a great position to help their grandchildren. They’re just as likely to be asked about separation as professional advisors, and one in four families get help with childcare from grandparents.
How can this guide help me?
This guide is full of useful information to help you help your family. It will give you reliable information, success stories and frequently asked questions. It’s especially important now because a lot of the rules about child maintenance have changed over the last few years.
Child maintenance is a sensitive subject and it’s important not to take sides. So use this information to offer your son or daughter practical help, and make sure your grandchildren get the maintenance they need.
