England and Wales 
This leaflet provides information about money matters for parents living apart, including the best way to manage your finances.
Who this guide is for
This leaflet is for you if you are the parent of a child and you are seperated from the other parent. It will help you if:
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you are responsible for the main day-to day care of your child, or
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you are living apart from your child and you are not the main day-to-day carer.
Guardians, relatives and anyone concerned about a child or family living apart may also find this leaflet useful.
How the leaflet can help you
The leaflet tells you about:
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the options available for arranging child maintenance
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how to set up a child maintenance arrangement
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how you might negotiate with the other parent
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how to calculate child maintenance and what you might receive
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practical steps forward and organisations that may help you.