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<p>We have at our disposal a range of strong enforcement powers, intended to ensure
all parents fulfil their financial responsibilities towards their children. We use
all of the powers available to us where it is appropriate to do so, and we are seeking
to extend these where appropriate, for instance by deducting money from bank accounts
held jointly by the paying parent.</p><p>We take into consideration a number of factors
when deciding if and what type of enforcement action to take, including the welfare
of any relevant children involved and the likelihood of collecting monies owed. Taking
enforcement action can be a costly process, particularly in cases where the paying
parent is determined not to pay – we must therefore ensure we maximise the efficiency
and effectiveness of our enforcement system, deciding what is appropriate on a case
by case basis and using powers that have the greatest chance of ensuring people meet
their obligations and securing money for children.</p>
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