PART IICALCULATION OR ESTIMATION OF CHILD SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

The additional element

6.—(1) For the purposes of the formula in paragraph 4(1) of Schedule 1 to the Act, the value of R is 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 3;

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