Scottish ExecutiveBack

Obtaining Maintenance from Abroad

What to do if you wish to obtain maintenance for yourself and your children from someone who lives abroad

ISBN 0 7480 7110 5

CONTENTS

1. Introduction
2. What is reciprocal enforcement?
3. Where can I obtain advice?
4. How do I make a claim for maintenance?
5. Documents required
6. Countries with reciprocal arrangements
7. Once you start to receive payments
8. What action to take if the payer falls into arrears
9. Asking for an increase in maintenance
Annex A. How the legislation works
Annex B. Useful addresses
Annex C. Glossary (to explain the meaning of technical words)
Annex D. Flowcharts (to give you a quick guide to what you should do)

 

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