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Open Cap Child Maintenance: 10% of a paying parent’s basic salary excluding overtime

Created by Christopher Warne
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We want the Government to cap child maintenance payments at 10% of a paying parent's basic salary, excluding overtime. We also propose a minimum payment of £210 per month for parents in full-time employment – which is roughly 10% of the minimum wage based off a 40hr week, minus any deductions.

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