Summary
This consultation sets out our proposals to implement existing powers to make deduction orders against joint bank accounts to collect child maintenance.
Documents
- Deduction Orders against Joint Accounts - consultation response
- Deduction Orders against Joint Accounts
- Cover letter for consultation Deduction Orders against Joint Accounts
Consultation description
This consultation is seeking views from anyone who could be affected by the implementation of the power to make deduction orders against joint bank accounts.
The consultation is open to comment from voluntary and community sector organisations, clients of the child maintenance scheme and members of the general public.
The consultation applies to Northern Ireland (an equivalent consultation is being carried out in England, Wales and Scotland by the Department for Work and Pensions).
Ways to respond
Consultation closed — responses are no longer being accepted.