Two Homes, One Childhood: Make CMS Assess Both Parents Fairly — 12 signatures. Status: rejected.
Commission an independent review of whether CMS fairly recognises both parents' incomes, essential housing costs and care. Publish an equality impact assessment, including potential indirect sex discrimination, and proposals for fairer calculations that protect children's support.
Both parents may maintain suitable homes and bedrooms for their children, and pay for food, utilities and travel. Yet CMS generally assesses only the paying parent's income, and shared-care reductions may not reflect fixed housing costs. In June 2026, 93% of paying parents were recorded as male, raising questions about unequal impact. We want the Government to examine both parents' financial contributions and whether the current approach is justified, while protecting children's welfare.
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