How much child maintenance is acceptable?

[kaykayT]

I'm a lone parent to a four month old and her dad only gives her 150 pound a month.. I don't work.. I feel like 150 is nowhere near enough but I've had mixed answers, opinions?

It’s a percentage of his take home pay. Have you put the numbers into the CMS website? If you don’t think the amount is correct you can get it paid through them if you currently have a private arrangement.

Use the cms. It shuts down any arguments with the ex.

Thanks ladies! I'll check on there never even thought about that lol

My ex pays £180 a month got 5 kids and my partner pays £170 a month for 1 child. Depends on the wage and over nights.