A private agreement is when you agree with the other parent how much child maintenance should be paid and how often. It’s an arrangement that you and the other parent manage between you.
You don’t have to involve the CSA or any other organisation in setting up a private agreement, but you may want to speak to Child Maintenance Options. They offer free, impartial information on all the options for arranging child maintenance and provide practical support in setting up the most appropriate arrangement for your circumstances.
If you have a private agreement with the other parent about paying child maintenance, you can normally switch to using our services at any time.
Related information
- Read our leaflet
"What is child maintenance and how does it affect me?" [PDF 246Kb]
