This rapid read explains the implications of child maintenance when a child is on an apprenticeship. It clarifies that child maintenance typically stops when a child turns 16 or finishes full-time education, usually around 18. However, it may continue if the child is in full-time education. Apprenticeships differ from traditional education, so maintenance payments usually stop once the apprenticeship begins. If the child works 24 hours or more per week or starts receiving certain benefits, maintenance, and other financial aid like child benefits and tax credits will also stop. The guide advises seeking legal advice or contacting the CMS for specific regulations.
