01 · Shared care
Assess actual day-to-day responsibilities and overnight care with clear, consistent evidence standards.
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Not created or managed by Dad's Matter. Created by Paige Orton, this petition asks for a review of CMS fairness, hardship and consideration of blended families. Signing its wording does not imply endorsement of Dad's Matter's separate proposals.
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Six proposed reforms
These ideas are being put forward for scrutiny and consultation. They are not existing CMS rules, and the independent petition does not specifically endorse them.
02 · Financial fairness
Examine both households' income and recognised costs, while protecting children from hardship.
03 · Evidence standards
Published criteria, fair verification and an explanation of how relevant evidence affected the decision.
04 · Transparent decisions
Clear calculations, auditable case histories and published service performance measures.
05 · Reviews and appeals
Timely independent challenge procedures and safeguards against demonstrably incorrect enforcement.
06 · Safeguarding
Strong protection for victims of abuse, vulnerable families and children in both households.
Policy principle: Genuine 50/50 parenting should be recognised, but the proposal does not guarantee a zero payment for all equal-care households; essential costs and income differences must be tested fairly.
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