My ex-husband has used financial control as a weapon against me and our children. By manipulating the child maintenance system, he hides his true earnings through deceptive practices like lying about his income and setting up limited companies to obscure the money he actually makes. This behavior is not just a personal vendetta but a severe injustice that affects all of us, especially my children, who suffer the consequences of his actions.

This is not an isolated incident. Many mothers experience similar manipulations, where fathers deliberately underreport their earnings or exploit loopholes in the system to avoid paying the child maintenance they rightfully owe. This failure of the system not only allows them to escape their parental responsibilities but also leaves the custodial parent struggling to provide for their children.

To ensure that children receive the financial support they deserve, it's crucial to address these gaps in the child maintenance system. We propose that the government requires fathers to disclose their earnings and financial statements accurately. This transparency will help verify claims and ensure that maintenance payments are fair and reflect true earnings, thereby safeguarding the welfare of the children.

The current system fails to hold fathers accountable for providing accurate financial information, creating a legal and ethical loophole that many exploit. By mandating disclosure of bank statements and examining all sources of income—such as investments or holdings in private companies—we can bring about a more just system that prioritizes the needs of our children.

This petition calls upon lawmakers and the government to revise the child maintenance regulations to enforce a mandatory examination of financial records for fathers. This would be a step forward in protecting children from the economic fallout of parental manipulation and ensuring a fairer, more transparent process.

Join us in demanding this crucial change. Sign this petition to help bring about a system where children’s needs are prioritized over financial deceit.