Petition · Ministry of Justice
Review communication about "collect and pay" fees for Child Maintenance
Closed
38 signatures
What the petition asks
I want the government to address the fact that parents paying child maintenance sometimes pay 20% fees for "collect and pay" when they may be eligible to pay the other parent directly.
I want the government to review every paying parent who has been on pay and collect for over 6 months and make them aware that they can request a move to direct pay if they always pay on time and correctly. I think this could make fees more transparent and provide clear information on alternative solutions.
Timeline
| 4 Apr 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Oct 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
38
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
4 Apr 2025
Closed
4 Oct 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 23 Aug 2026.