What is Child Maintenance, Really? At its core, child maintenance is simple: it's the money the parent who doesn't live with the child day-to-day pays to help with the costs of raising them. This isn't optional—it's a legal responsibility. It exists to make sure that both parents contribute to their child's living costs, covering essentials like: · Housing and utilities · Food and clothing · School and education costs · Healthcare and transport The law is clear:...