Child Law
Schedule 1 Application
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Why Choose Perduco Law?
We Specialise In Unmarried Couples & Cohabitation Law
Perduco Law specialises in Unmarried Couples & Cohabitation Law. All of our solicitors have in depth experience in dealing with Divorce, Financial Settlements in Divorce, Child Arrangements and Domestic Abuse issues in both simple and highly complex cases.
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What is a Schedule 1 Application?
Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989 entitles a parent or legal guardian of a child to apply to court for an Order that resolves this situation.
The court is able to issue an order that makes financial provision for the affected children.
Schedule 1 applications are not limited in their use to unmarried couples. However, because they represent the most straightforward legal recourse for parents who are not married, they are most often used in this way.
What types of Orders can the court make?
The court can make the following types of orders:
- School fees or vocational course fees for the child;
- Financial orders for the purposes of meeting some or all of any expenses attributable to the child’s disability;
- Top-up orders if the non-resident parent’s income exceeds the maximum threshold calculated by the Child Maintenance Service when making their assessment and further funds are needed to meet the needs of the child.
How will the court decide whether or not to make a Schedule 1 order?
When deciding whether or not to make an Order, the court will look at all of the circumstances of the case. The court will have particular regard for:
- The financial status of each parent;
- The health status of the child;
- A child’s educational and training status;
- The financial and other basic requirements of the child;
- The financial obligations presently imposed on the child; and
- The financial status of the child if they are earning.
Get help with making a Schedule 1 Application
Unmarried parents do not automatically inherit the same legal rights and entitlements of married parents, when they divorce. This can create additional administrative tasks and court filings that arrive at an already stressful timer.
Perduco Law is able to manage your court applications to ensure that your children are well catered for, and you are not left to shoulder the cost burden of your family alone.
Our Simple Process
Book your Case Discovery Meeting with one of our Unmarried Couples & Cohabitation Solicitors
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Discuss your issue with our Unmarried Couples & Cohabitation Solicitors
During your case discovery meeting with a solicitor, they will assess your case and give you a comprehensive road map of your case and the potential outcomes.
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You will swiftly receive a tailored quote showing exactly what we are going to do for you and how that is going to progress your case with all of the potential outcomes in your case, with no hourly fees, no hidden extras, and no unwanted surprises.
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Questions about our Family Law Services
Why choose Perduco Law Solicitors?
We charge a fixed fee for our service. That means you know exactly what you’re going to pay before starting the process, regardless of how long it lasts. Furthermore, we are a firm of regulated solicitors (regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority) meaning there are more protections for you as our client.
What will my caseworker do on my behalf?
Your dedicated caseworker will do all the legal legwork for the full duration of your case. We will keep you informed of any changes and advise you on the next steps to ensure there are no surprises.
Why do you offer a fixed fee service?
We offer a fixed-fee service to safeguard you from the mounting hourly fees that a traditional legal firm may surprise you with. We also believe it promotes a transparent relationship between our team and you, the client.
I am an unmarried parent, special guardian or person with whom a child lives under a Child Arrangement Order. Am I able to apply for additional financial provision for the child that is above what has been ordered by the Child Maintenance Service?
Yes. You are able to apply for financial assistance for the sole benefit of the child by making a Schedule 1 application if:
- The child is living with you and is under the age of 18; and
- You are living in England or Wales.
Can I apply for additional financial provision for my child under Schedule 1 if the other parent is living overseas?
Yes. The paying parent does not need to live in England and any Order made against them is likely to be enforceable irrespective of where they live.
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Perduco Law will provide expert advice and case management for a fixed fee.
