PART II CALCULATION OR ESTIMATION OF CHILD SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

The additional element

6.—[F1(1) For the purposes of the formula in paragraph 4(1) of Schedule 1 to the Act, the value of R is—

(a)where the maintenance assessment in question relates to one qualifying child, 0.15;

(b)where the maintenance assessment in question relates to two qualifying children, 0.20; and

(c)where the maintenance assessment ,in question relates to three or more qualifying children, 0.25.]

(2) For the purposes of the alternative formula in paragraph 4(3) of Schedule 1 to the Act—

(a)the value of Z is [F21.5];

(b)the amount for the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of Q is the same as the amount specified in [F3regulation 3(1)(c)(i)] (income support family premium) in respect of each qualifying child.

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