How do the Courts meet the financial needs of the children when their parents' relationship breaks down? In cases where the non-resident parent is wealthier, the resident parent can make a claim for financial support for the children under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989.
Associate, Lisa Payne, has written an article for The Legal Diary on how Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989 is likely to operate in these circumstances and the effects this will have on both parties.
Lisa writes: "A judge may make orders that include monthly sums of money, in addition to child maintenance, lump sums of money and even the purchase of or the transfer of property. Reimbursement of expenses can also be claimed. The important point, however, is that it is provision for the child that matters".
Read the full article here.
