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handbook helps parents through child support maze As the Government prepares to announce the conclusions of a “root and branch” review of the troubled Child Support Agency (CSA), a new guide to help parents through the current child support system has been published.
The annually-updated handbook covers: the CSA; interviews and decision making by the Benefits Agency/Jobcentre Plus; applications; information seeking powers; revisions, supersessions and appeals; maintenance collection and enforcement; the old scheme formula and departures from the formula. There are practical examples, and tactical hints and arguments for use when supporting good cause, review or appeal. The handbook is fully indexed and cross-referenced to legislation and case law, and to CPAG’s Welfare Benefits and Tax Credits Handbook. The Child Support Handbook is the standard guide for claimants and other parents affected, solicitors, welfare rights advisers, CAB staff, social workers, women's groups and children's charities. Kate Green, Chief Executive of CPAG, said: “While the CSA remains such a mess, this latest edition of our handbook remains indispensable. This is one of our most popular books and we receive lots of positive feedback from parents and advisers who have used it to successfully navigate their way through the maze that is the child support system. “Like millions of parents we’re waiting for details of the government’s review of the CSA and in the next edition of the handbook we will be giving guidance on what we hope to be a better, more effective child support system.” The handbook costs £21.50 plus £3.99 postage (or £6.00, post free, for individual benefit claimants – direct from CPAG). To order direct from CPAG please phone 020 7837 7979 , or send a cheque/PO to Child Poverty Action Group, 94 White Lion Street, London, N1 9PF. Email enquiries to bookorders@cpag.org.uk For further
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