A mechanism under the Child Support Act 1991 that allows the court to order a charge over property or a lump sum to recover money paid out under a CMS calculation or benefits, where the order was intended to cover the children's needs. The charge or lump sum becomes payable on a trigger event such as death, remarriage, or a child reaching adulthood.
In Plain English
A way for the court to get back money that was meant for children by putting a claim on a property or a sum of money. This usually happens later, like when a house is sold or someone dies.
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