Here are some examples of how Child Maintenance Options has helped people like you.
Linda's story
Linda had been married for 20 years when she discovered her husband was having an affair. They
separated soon after, but she didn't know how to go about getting child maintenance for her two children,
aged 13 and 16.
Read Linda's story
John's story
When father of two John split up from his children's mother, he paid child maintenance through the CSA
but found it very inflexible. Some months his ex-partner needed a bit of extra money for their child, but
other times she was happy with less. They needed a solution that would take this into account and offer
more flexibility.
Read John's story
Sarah's story
Sarah rang Child Maintenance Options after it was clear her family-based arrangement with her ex-partner was
breaking down. He had begun to made excuses for not paying on time and often paid less than what they'd
agreed.
Read Sarah's story
Donna's story
When Donna split up from her husband they began to sort out child maintenance for their daughter
between themselves. After a while it was clear the arrangement wasn't working and he was also beginning to
be very aggressive towards her.
Read Donna's story
