Petition · Department for Work and Pensions
Split the child benefit payment if parents share custody
Closed
94 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the Government to change child benefits payments so it’s shared between the parents who share 50/50 custody.
Child benefit for your first child is “£26.05 per week” and £17.25 per additional child. We do not think it is fair that one parent, if they are the one claiming the benefit, can receive the full amount and not be made to share the benefit payment with the other parent who also has custody of the child.
Timeline
| 6 Jan 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Jul 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
94
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
6 Jan 2026
Closed
6 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 14 Aug 2026.