Child Maintenance (Assessment of Parents' Income) Bill

Key Points

• Equalises how a self-employed parent’s income is assessed for child maintenance with that of employed parents.
• Aligns enforcement of child maintenance orders with the rules used for employed parents.
• Applies to children of self-employed parents and their families, aiming to reduce differences in treatment.
• Includes related measures under the heading of connected purposes.
• Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, the bill will proceed to further stages if it progresses.

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading in the Commons. If it moves forward, it would typically proceed to committee stage for detailed scrutiny.