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Change rules so parents with 50/50 shared care don’t pay child maintenance

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closedDepartment for Work and PensionsOpened 19 November 2024Closed 19 May 2025

Background

I think we should stop forcing parents with 50/50 shared care to pay maintenance to the other parent. This rule needs changing.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Cardiff EastJo Stevens
15
Cardiff NorthAnna McMorrin
12
Hastings and RyeHelena Dollimore
7
Cardiff WestMr Alex Barros-Curtis
6
Leeds West and PudseyRachel Reeves
5
Camborne and RedruthPerran Moon
5
Alyn and DeesideSir Mark Tami
5
Portsmouth NorthAmanda Martin
5
WallaseyDame Angela Eagle
4
Ellesmere Port and BromboroughJustin Madders
4
Richmond and NorthallertonRishi Sunak
4
Dorking and HorleyChris Coghlan
4
Exmouth and Exeter EastDavid Reed
4
Stockton NorthChris McDonald
4
WycombeEmma Reynolds
4
Dewsbury and BatleyIqbal Mohamed
4
Mid BuckinghamshireGreg Smith
4
Coventry SouthZarah Sultana
4
BraintreeSir James Cleverly
4
Honiton and SidmouthRichard Foord
4

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 700409.