Petition Cap child maintenance disregard for benefit purposes

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At the moment any amount of child maintenance is disregarded in full regardless of the amount the parent receives... this can mean those receiving hundreds/thousands of pounds per year can also receive benefits.

For a couple living together they cannot declare a % of their earnings/ benefits as solely for their children and have it disregarded for benefit purposes.

I believe there should be a cap per child, disregarded for benefit purposes as appose to those receiving high maintenance payments also qualifying for Income Support, Job Seekers, Housing & Council Tax benefit and tax credits.

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Date closed 28 February 2013
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