Help with Child Maintenance

Delivering sound advice and
guidance for almost 30 years

We are the leading experts
in Child Support Law

Delivering child maintenance services for over 30 years

Leading advisory service to all parents,
family lawyers and advice services

When CMS Get It Wrong – NACSA Put It Right!

30 years delivering expert child maintenance advice

Whether you are a Paying Parent wrongly assessed by Child Maintenance Service, or a Receiving Parent not receiving a true maintenance award, or even a family lawyer about to sign off your client’s financial remedy order – NACSA are here to help.

Child Maintenance decisions can dramatically affect family finances, so naturally you want advice from a trustworthy source who has the knowledge and expertise to defend your case accurately.

Since 1995 NACSA have delivered straight forward advice and guidance to carefully steer parents through the complex process of child maintenance decisions.

With deep rooted expertise in child support, we have played a pivotal role in shaping key publications including the annually released Child Support Handbook. We are dedicated to ensuring the voices of parents are heard by actively representing their experiences in Government consultations, roundtable discussions and evidence submitted to the Select Committee.

If you need help with any child support related matters, if you are involved in CMS Tribunals, or have threats of legal enforcement against child maintenance debt, contact us now.

CHILD MAINTENANCE

When parents are unable to establish their own child maintenance arrangements, the Child Maintenance Service steps in to assist. The Child Maintenance Service calculates and, if needed, collects and enforces maintenance payments.

DISPUTING DECISIONS

If you believe a child maintenance decision is wrong, and wish to challenge it, you must follow the correct legal process and within the required legal timeframe. Failure to follow the correct steps may prevent the revision of any incorrect decision.

TRIBUNALS

Where a parent does not agree with a decision, and CMS refuse to change it, it may be necessary for you to make an application to appeal to a Tribunal. This can often be the only route to solving more complex disputes. Preparation is fundamental to the success of any Tribunal proceedings.

RECONSIDERATIONS

Only one Mandatory Reconsideration process can take place against a decision, so if one parent raises a dispute, the other parent is automatically invited to submit any disputes they may have too.

VARIATIONS

Child maintenance is calculated according to a particular formula backed by legislation. But maintenance can be either increased or decreased through the Variation Scheme which provides an opportunity to have additional factors considered.

SERVICES OVERVIEW

Our support starts with a Preliminary Consultation which allows us to discuss the specifics of your case and identify what, if any, aspects require further work.

Leading CMS
Advisory Service

The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) operates within a complex legislative framework, and the rules can vary significantly from one case to another. It’s crucial to receive accurate advice that is tailored to your circumstances. We aim to take the turmoil out of the process with our reliable and trustworthy support.

We provide that guidance to parents, but family lawyers also often seek our expertise to support their clients.

Remember that timely action is crucial, so don’t hesitate to seek our assistance.

While we cannot advise anyone to break the law, we can certainly highlight situations where the CMS may not be following legal requirements.

Experts At Your Side

We can help with any CMS related enquiry if you are:

A Paying Parent
A Receiving Parent
A Family Lawyer
An Advice or debt Service

From initial applications, to equal shared care, from income disputes to variations, and from complaints to CMS Tribunals, we are here to help.

Unfortunately we cannot help with overseas maintenance (unless CMS holds jurisdiction on the basis of habitual residence), or child welfare matters. Nor can we make non payers pay. Only CMS have the legal right to enforce any child maintenance arrears.

“An absolute pleasure to deal with! Really good team, both courteous & professional……have used them twice now & have helped me out massively on both occasions! Would highly recommend them to anyone”

E.L.

“Friendly, courteous and very knowledgeable. The CMS has left me at my wits end – sadly I am not the only father who will feel this way. Having someone listen to you and provide sensible advise is really important. 100% recommend Michelle Counley”

Z.N.

“Thank you very much for your work on this, yes it is your job but, and it is a very big but, it is a great skill you have to go through all this and it is much appreciated… You have made a real difference to my life. Having someone on my side has been very helpful. “

C.R.

“Dealing with Michelle Counley and her team has been fantastic and a cannot recommend them enough. As a paying father, the current archaic CMS system is completely one sided. Michelle offers accurate advice and recommendations that have been invaluable. Michelle presents the facts and what can and cannot be done and also what is fair for everyone. Nacsa offers genuine guidance throughout the minefield of the CMS.”

“I didn’t know where to turn but thank god I found you and NACSA on the web. I really don’t know what I would have done with you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your work, your professional advice, words of support, help when around every corner was a wall. Simply amazing. THANK YOU. “

M.H.

“I honestly cannot recommend NACSA and its advisers highly enough. They are incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, positive and solutions-focused and they clearly have a wealth of experience and practical advice to offer. Kerrie was first-rate in our call this afternoon, has put my mind at ease completely and has given me a crystal clear plan for taking my matter forward. Thank you!”

“It’s such a massive weight off my shoulders, I know we still have another battle to go but I cannot thank you enough for all of your help and support”

T.B.

Contact Us

If you need help with any Child Maintenance Service decision or threats of legal enforcement against child maintenance arrears, contact us now.

Other Services

Full Representation Service

Retained Service

Debt and Full Case Audits

Tribunals Support

If CMS are a part of your life, why not have the experts at your side.
Book your consultation now, and let us help you to put things right.
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Whether you are a Receiving Parent or Paying Parent, we can help. From understanding the legislation, or decision making through to helping achieve correct outcomes based on your circumstances.