We've provided some tools, leaflets and information to help you find out how to calculate and talk about child maintenance, record a family-based arrangement and manage your finances.
People we've helped
How Child Maintenance Options has helped people like you.
Family-based arrangement form
This form is easy to fill out and may help you and the other parent record the details of your arrangement.
Leaflets and guides
Read our leaflets on arranging child maintenance and common concerns for separated parents.
Benefits table
Details of various types of financial support you may be entitled to as a parent.
Discussion guide
Read our guide to talking about child maintenance arrangements with the other parent.
Maintenance calculator
Get an indication of how much child maintenance you might pay or receive through the CSA.
Expenditure calculation
How much does it cost to bring up a child? It’s a question that’s important for separated parents. Use these forms to help you make an estimate.
Useful organisations
Specialist organisations giving advice on parenting, access, mediation, law, jobs and money.
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Budgeting tool
This simple tool can help you plan your finances as your circumstances change.
Divorce & Separation calculator
If you are divorcing, separating or dissolving a civil partnership in England or Wales, this confidential tool can help you stay on top of your finances, look at how you might split what you have and work out what you owe.
Financial healthcheck tool
Answer a series of questions to get a quick, free and confidential financial health check. The results will give you advice and guidance tailored for your situation.