How do I set up a child maintenance agreement?

To make a private child maintenance agreement without involving the Child Maintenance Service, you and the other parent need to agree on the following:

The amount of maintenance to be paid. You can use a Child Support calculator to determine this.

How often the payments will be made (for example weekly or monthly), and when they will begin and end.

The method of payment; this could be by standing order or bank transfer.

Decide whether the child maintenance will be adjusted for inflation, or any other significant changes in a parent’s income or circumstances.

A future date to review the terms of the agreement.

You should record the agreement in writing, and have it signed by both parents. It is a good idea to keep a record of all payments made.