How does the CMO differ from the CSA?
CMO offers a different service from the Child Support Agency (CSA), the statutory child maintenance service. They provide impartial information and support about all the different child maintenance options available. The CSA is just one option for securing child maintenance from the other parent. Is there anything else I can do? There are other choices open to you and they aim to help you decide which one is best for you. What does the CMO offer? .They can talk you through the options for putting in place a child maintenance arrangement, if you don’t already have one. .They can help you have a look at your existing child maintenance arrangement, so you can check if it’s the right one for you and your child. .They can offer practical information in areas linked to child maintenance, such as housing, employment and money. .Although they are not experts in these areas, they can put you in touch with specialist organisations which can provide help. Is there a helpline? You can contact thei
