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Petition · Department for Work and Pensions

Calculate child maintenance based on net rather than gross pay

Closed 627 signatures

What the petition asks

I think the current child support system is unfair to working parents. I would like the Government to change the system so that payments are calculated based on net take-home pay rather than the current gross pay.
Some struggle to make maintenance payments. The calculation for payment is done before tax and national insurance are deducted, so does not reflect the money they actually receive. I'm concerned this could push parents into financial struggle and poverty.

Timeline

8 Nov 2024 Petition opened for signatures
8 May 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 627
Status Closed
Department Department for Work and Pensions
Opened 8 Nov 2024
Closed 8 May 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 3 Aug 2026.