A Bill to equalise the assessment and enforcement of child maintenance arrangements of children of self-employed parents with that of children of other employed parents; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
8 April 2021
This Bill would treat self-employed parents’ income in child maintenance assessments the same as employed parents. It covers both how incomes are calculated for maintenance and how maintenance orders are enforced, with the aim of removing unfair differences based on employment status.
The Bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons, where its principle is considered. If it passes, it will move on to committee for detailed examination.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill was expected to have its second reading debate on Friday 12 May 2017.
However, as a General Election has now been called and Parliament will be dissolved from 3 May 2017, the Bill falls and no further action will be taken.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
