Family & Child Support in the UK (2026/27)
The UK provides various social security and financial support options for parents and families, including Child Benefit, Statutory Maternity/Paternity Pay, and childcare assistance. Free hours systems are devolved across the UK nations.
All Family & Children Calculators
16 calculatorsChild Benefit Calculator
Calculate UK Child Benefit payments and High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) tax deductions for 2026/27.
Child Height Predictor Calculator
Predict adult height for boys and girls using the clinically validated Mid-Parental Height formula.
Child Maintenance Calculator
Calculate official Child Maintenance Service (CMS) statutory payment rates based on gross income, children, and overnight stays.
Childcare Funding & Grants Calculator
Estimate free statutory childcare hours and annual savings for eligible working parents across UK nations.
UK Tax-Free Childcare vs Legacy Childcare Vouchers Scheme Calculator 2026/27
Compare annual government savings between Tax-Free Childcare (20% top-up up to £2,000/child) and legacy Employer Childcare Vouchers.
Divorce Costs Calculator
Estimate total divorce costs in the UK including court filing fees, solicitor rates, and mediation costs.
Maternity Leave Planner & Key Dates Calculator UK
Calculate maternity leave start dates, qualifying weeks, and 52-week statutory timelines.
Pocket Money & Savings Allowance Calculator UK 2026
Calculate recommended weekly pocket money allowances by age and project savings growth for children.
Pregnancy Due Date Calculator & Trimester Planner UK
Calculate estimated pregnancy due dates using Naegele's Rule, trimester milestones, and NHS scan dates.
Scottish Child Payment Calculator 2026/27
Calculate Scottish Child Payment entitlements (£26.70/week per child under 16) administered by Social Security Scotland.
Shared Parental Leave & Pay Calculator
Calculate UK Shared Parental Pay (ShPP) weekly rates and shared leave allocations between parents.
Spousal Maintenance Estimator
Estimate spousal maintenance support guidelines, duration, and financial needs after divorce in the UK.
Statutory Maternity & Paternity Pay Calculator
Calculate UK Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) and Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP) weekly amounts and statutory payment schedules.
UK Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) & Allowance Calculator 2026/27
Calculate Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) weekly earnings, 6 weeks at 90% gross pay, 33 weeks at statutory rate (£184.03/wk), and 39-week totals.
UK Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP) & Leave Calculator 2026/27
Calculate Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP) weekly entitlements (1 or 2 weeks at £184.03/wk or 90% AWE), eligibility, and flexible leave rules.
Universal Credit Child Element Calculator
Calculate Universal Credit Child Element monthly rates, 2-child limit rules, and disabled child additions for 2026/27.
Important Family Tips
High Income Child Benefit Charge
If you earn over £60,000, you must pay a tax charge on any Child Benefit claimed, up to a full clawback at £80,000.
Child Support Rates 2026/27
Child Benefit Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the High Income Child Benefit Charge threshold?
The threshold starts at £60,000. Between £60,000 and £80,000, you pay a progressive tax charge to repay a percentage of the benefit.