A provision allowing the court to make financial orders for the benefit of children of unmarried parents (and in some cases for children of married parents where the marriage claim is limited). Schedule 1 applications are commonly used by unmarried parents seeking child maintenance top-ups, housing provision, or lump sums for a child. They run alongside, or instead of, the Child Maintenance Service.
In Plain English
A law that lets unmarried parents ask the court for financial help for their children, like money for housing or school costs. It is separate from standard child maintenance and focuses on the child's specific needs.
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