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• Applying to the CMS for child maintenance

  Applying to the CMS for child maintenance. Find out how to get maintenance through the Child Maintenance Service and how you can apply.

• If you're owed child maintenance

  Find out what you can do if you're not getting the child maintenance payments you're owed

• If you owe child maintenance

  Find out what the CMS can do if you don't pay child maintenance and how they can recover payments

• How to claim Child Benefit

  Check how to claim Child Benefit and what documents you’ll need. Find out how and when you’ll get paid.

• Working and child tax credits

  Check what to do if you have a problem with your working or child tax credits. Check how to challenge an overpayment decision.

• Paying child maintenance through the CMS

  Find out when you have to pay child maintenance, how much you'll have to pay and how to pay it

• If you've been accused of child abuse

  What to do if you are accused of abusing or neglecting a child, including the importance of seeking legal advice.

• Claiming DLA for a terminally ill child

  There’s a quicker application process for parents of children who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness and aren’t expected to live more than 6 months

• Complaining about the Child Maintenance Service

  Find out what you can do if you want to make a complaint about the way the CMS has dealt with you

• Your child arrangements aren't working

  Getting help and going to court if your child arrangements aren't working.