[F1 Departure from usual rules for determining maintenance assessments] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F1 S. 28A and cross-heading inserted (14.10.1996 for specified purposes, 2.12.1996 in so far as not already in force) by Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34), ss. 1(1), 30(4); S.I. 1996/2630, art. 2, Sch. Pts. 1, 2

[F2 28G Effect and duration of departure directions. U.K.

(1) Where a departure direction is given, it shall be the duty of the child support officer to whom the case is referred to comply with the direction as soon as is reasonably practicable.

(2) A departure direction may be given so as to have effect—

(a) for a specified period; or

(b) until the occurrence of a specified event.

(3) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for the cancellation of a departure direction in prescribed circumstances.

(4) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision as to when a departure direction is to take effect.

(5) Regulations under subsection (4) may provide for a departure direction to have effect from a date earlier than that on which the direction is given.]

Textual Amendments

F2 S. 28G inserted (14.10.1996 for specified purposes, 2.12.1996 in so far as not already in force) by Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34), ss. 7, 30(4); S.I. 1996/2630, art. 2, Sch. Pts. 1, 2