{"id":2538,"date":"2023-03-17T05:45:59","date_gmt":"2023-03-17T05:45:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/?page_id=2538"},"modified":"2023-09-11T11:08:39","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T11:08:39","slug":"divorce","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/rules\/children\/childcare\/divorce\/","title":{"rendered":"Children and Childcare after Parents Divorce or Separate"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Childcare after the Parents Have Separated<\/h2>\n<p>Parental separation is rarely a happy experience. But separating from your partner is a difficult time for your children too.<\/p>\n<p>Child maintenance is usually a regular source of financial support. It helps to cover everyday costs of bringing up children.<\/p>\n<p>Find out what happens to child maintenance when parents separate and who takes care of them?<\/p>\n<p>In most cases you will need to use the Child Maintenance Service or Child Support Agency. They will provide help and guidance during any major disagreements on parentage.<\/p>\n<p>You will find detailed information about child custody. In particular, how to deal with authorities <a href=\"\/rules\/children\/parenting\/when-a-child-is-taken-into-care\/\">if your child gets taken into care<\/a> by the council.<\/p>\n<p>Further advice deals with situations where you may need to contact a child abroad. You may also need to arrange for their safe return to the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Childcare and Divorce Guide<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>Child Arrangements<\/h3>\n<p>Reaching agreements on bringing up children can be difficult when a relationship ends. You can get help <a href=\"\/rules\/children\/childcare\/divorce\/child-arrangements\/\">making child arrangements if you divorce<\/a> or separate and cannot agree.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Child Maintenance<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>Advice and Information<\/h3>\n<p>Information for parents who live apart and are unable to agree on child support payments. The section explains <a href=\"\/rules\/children\/childcare\/divorce\/child-maintenance\/\">how to use the Child Maintenance Service<\/a> or the CSA.<\/p>\n<h3>UK CSA Explained<\/h3>\n<p>It was first launched in 1993 as part of the Department for Work and Pensions. But, <a href=\"\/rules\/children\/childcare\/divorce\/child-support-agency\/\">how does the Child Support Agency work<\/a> and is it still working?<\/p>\n<h3>Working Out Child Support<\/h3>\n<p>The guide explains <a href=\"\/rules\/children\/childcare\/divorce\/how-is-child-maintenance-calculated\/\">how child maintenance is worked out<\/a> and how much you must pay. Further information also clarifies how the different processes work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/calculate-your-child-maintenance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CMS child maintenance calculator<\/a> helps you estimate payment rates. Use it for estimates only as some results may not be accurate for complicated circumstances or difficult relationships.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>Getting Access to Grandchildren<\/h3>\n<p>You may need a court order to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/contact-grandchild-parents-divorce-separate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">get access to your grandchild<\/a> if their parents have divorced or separated. But, going to court can be expensive and disruptive for the child.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Getting a Divorce<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>Divorce UK Explained<\/h3>\n<p>There are several key steps to follow during the process of getting a divorce. The section explains <a href=\"\/rules\/children\/childcare\/divorce\/getting-a-divorce\/\">how to get a divorce<\/a>, how to apply, and the cost of getting divorced.<\/p>\n<h3>Divorcing a Missing Spouse<\/h3>\n<p>The process differs if you don&#8217;t know where they are (or they are presumed dead). The guide explains <a href=\"\/rules\/children\/childcare\/divorce\/divorcing-a-missing-spouse\/\">how to divorce a missing husband or wife<\/a> in the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n<h3>Responding to a Petition<\/h3>\n<p>Your husband or wife will send you a petition if they want to end the marriage. Find out <a href=\"\/rules\/children\/childcare\/divorce\/respond-to-a-divorce-petition\/\">how to respond to a divorce application<\/a> by stating whether you agree or disagree.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: You can <a href=\"\/rules\/children\/childcare\/divorce\/apply-for-home-rights\/\">register your home rights with HM Land Registry<\/a> to help stop your spouse or civil partner selling the matrimonial home.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Money and Property if a Relationship Ends<\/h2>\n<div class=\"category-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"normal-content-one\">\n<h5>Common Law Relationships<\/h5>\n<p>Partners often choose to live in a common law relationship, instead of getting married. So, what is the best way to <a href=\"\/rules\/children\/childcare\/divorce\/sorting-finances-after-common-law-separation\/\">sort out finances when cohabiting couples separate<\/a>?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"normal-content\">\n<h5>Splitting Up Assets<\/h5>\n<p>The process of dividing what you own when a relationship ends is not always a smooth one. The section explains <a href=\"\/rules\/children\/childcare\/divorce\/money-and-property\/\">splitting up money and property after divorce<\/a> or separation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"category-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"normal-content-one\">\n<h5>Spousal Maintenance<\/h5>\n<p>This help guide explains the basic steps for <a href=\"\/rules\/children\/childcare\/divorce\/arranging-financial-support\/\">arranging financial support after a separation<\/a> and what to do if you&#8217;re unable to agree maintenance payments.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"normal-content\">\n<h5>The Matrimonial Home<\/h5>\n<p>Information in the help guide explains <a href=\"\/rules\/children\/childcare\/divorce\/your-home-when-you-separate\/\">what happens to your home if you separate<\/a> and how the process differs if you are renting a property.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Another guide explains the benefits of <a href=\"\/rules\/children\/childcare\/divorce\/using-mediation\/\">using mediation to help you separate<\/a> and sort out the most important issues, such as children, money, and property.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Separating or Divorcing Checklist<\/h2>\n<p>Drawing up a <a href=\"\/rules\/children\/childcare\/divorce\/separation-checklist\/\">separation or divorce checklist<\/a> of things that need doing can help to calm emotions. Check what couples need to know and do when separating or divorcing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Any act of domestic abuse or violence is a crime. Even though there are organisations offering help and support, you should <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/report-domestic-abuse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">report domestic abuse<\/a> to the police.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"updated-data\">\n  <strong>Children and Childcare after Parents Divorce or Separate in United Kingdom<\/strong><br \/>\n  <time datetime=\"2022-01-01\">Last Updated 2022<\/time>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Childcare after the Parents Have Separated Parental separation is rarely a happy experience. But separating from your partner is a difficult time for your children too. Child maintenance is usually a regular source of financial support. It helps to cover everyday costs of bringing up children. 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