Financial provision for children over 18 in matrimonial and civil partnership cases: court powers, CMS limits, Schedule 1 interface, and applications by parents or adult children (England and Wales)
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This Practice Note considers applications brought within matrimonial or civil partnership proceedings concerning a child who is over 18. It explains key concepts, the limits on the court’s powers, and the distinct factors relevant to claims for future financial provision, provision where the child is already 18, and applications made by adult children. It also condenses the position on applications for failure to maintain, financial relief following an overseas divorce, and claims under Schedule 1 to the Children Act 1989 (ChA 1989) after a financial order. For material of general relevance to all claims for financial provision for a child over 18, see Practice Note: Financial provision for children over 18—general principles. For detailed guidance on applications under ChA 1989, Sch 1, see Practice Note: Financial provision for children over 18—Schedule 1 to the Children Act 1989. If the application concerns a child under 18, they are likely to fall within the jurisdiction of the Child Maintenance Service (CMS). Although people who have reached 18 will frequently be outside CMS jurisdiction, a young person may nevertheless be a...
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