Understand your child maintenance position with more clarity
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Get a personalised plain-English report based on your situation. Ideal for paying parents, receiving parents, and parents who feel unsure where they stand.
£9.99 • Delivered by email • Personalised from your answers • General guidance only
• Confidential - we only require an email to send our report
CMS Clarity is a paid report service. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. Our reports provide general guidance based on the answers you provide. They are not official CMS calculations and do not guarantee what CMS, a tribunal or a court would decide.
Who this is for
CMS Clarity is for parents who want a clearer understanding of their child maintenance position without trying to piece everything together alone.
Whether you are worried you may be paying too much, receiving too little, dealing with changing circumstances, or simply feeling stuck and unsure what matters, this service is designed to help you understand your position more clearly.
Your personalised report is designed to help you:
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Understand the key issues raised by your answers
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Identify possible concerns or questions worth looking into
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Uncover practical next steps you may wish to consider
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Feel more informed and confident before taking things further
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What topics we can help you with.
For Receiving Parents
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Payments seem too low
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The arrangement does not appear to reflect the other parent’s real circumstances
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Something feels unclear or inconsistent
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You are unsure what information may be relevant
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You want to better understand your position before taking further steps
For Paying Parents
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Your payments feel higher than expected
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Your circumstances have changed
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Your income details may not reflect your current position
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You are unsure whether important information has been taken into account
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You want to understand what questions you should be asking
How CMS Clarity Works
We keep the process simple. The aim is to help you understand your child maintenance situation more clearly, without unnecessary jargon or confusion.
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Step 1
Complete your questionnaire
Select your answers, add the information you need to calculate your circumstances so we can generate the most accurate report for you.
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Step 2
Your report is prepared.
Your answers are reviewed and turned into a clear, structured summary designed to highlight the key points, possible issues, and practical next steps arising from the information you provide.
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Step 3
Receive your report by email
Your report is written in plain English so it is easier to understand and use.
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Step 4
If your report requires more specific information you can book a consultation.
We will talk through you the report in more detail.
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Important note
This service provides general guidance only and is not legal advice.
Our Report
The CMS Clarity Report is designed to give separated parents a clearer understanding of their child maintenance position. It provides personalised guidance based on the information you submit, helping you understand where you stand, identify possible issues, and see practical next steps you may wish to consider. Whether you are concerned about overpaying, under-receiving, or simply want clearer direction, this report is intended to help you feel more informed and confident. Each report is prepared using the details you provide and delivered in a clear, easy-to-understand format. This service provides general guidance only and is not legal advice.
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Your personalised report is designed to help you see where you stand , identify issues, and understand your practical next steps based on your information.
£9.99
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Our Mission
Empowering Parents
CMS Clarity is dedicated to assisting separated parents in the UK with understanding child maintenance processes. By utilizing our secure questionnaire and delivering personalized reports, we break down complex CMS topics into straightforward summaries, ensuring clarity and confidence as you navigate the child maintenance landscape.
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CMS Clarity was founded by a group of receiving and paying parents with years of first-hand experience of the Child Maintenance Service. Having been through the confusion, delays, unclear letters, and inconsistent information ourselves, we understand how stressful and draining the process can be.
We created CMS Clarity to provide a simple, supportive service that helps parents better understand their position, cut through the information minefield, and feel more informed about their next steps.
