Petition · past parliament
Change child maintenance so parents pay half of average cost of raising child
Closed
75 signatures
What the petition asks
I want the government to calculate a standard rate for Child Maintenance, based on the average costs of raising a child and require that all paying parents pay half of this no matter their circumstances.
I want the government to change to a fair amount that is the same for every paying parent. I believe what the paying parent earns or their circumstances should not be a factor, it should be a standard calculation which is the same for everyone based on half the average costs of raising a child.
Timeline
| 23 Feb 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
75
Status
Closed
Opened
23 Feb 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.