Explanatory Notes

Child Maintenance and Other Payments Act 2008

2008 CHAPTER 6

5 June 2008

Commentary on Sections

Part 1: The Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission

Section 4: Promotion of child maintenance

73.This section places a duty on the Commission to take such steps as it considers appropriate to raise awareness among parents of the importance of taking responsibility for the maintenance of their children and if they live apart, making appropriate maintenance arrangements.