I think the law shoudl give 50% equal responsibility to both parents then negotiate payment if this becomes reduced through mutual consent. Maintenance is an absolute green light for greedy mothers to be able to use the children as a way of supplementing their own lifestyles. My ex and I both work, both have a home to upkeep, both are responsible for our children's welfare so why does the law state that because child benefit is in my name I can claim a percentage of his income (which I don't for the record). Sexual inequality is so prevelant in child support cases. A MESSAGE TO ALL DADS - get the child benefit placed in your name then the greedy females can have no claim ob your income and have to take responsibility for themselves. I am a female, I have two children but I also have two step children who live with us 50% of the time with all costs paid by us and yet because the child benefit is in the mothers name we still have to pay her £500 per month - JOKE.