Will child maintenance payments affect Universal Credit? No, this isn't changing. Any child maintenance payments you receive will not affect the amount of Universal Credit you are entitled to.

Do you have to declare child maintenance to Universal Credit?

Any child maintenance payments you receive will not affect your Universal Credit payments.

Will child maintenance affect my benefits?

Child maintenance won't affect any benefits you get. For example, you won't get less Universal Credit if you also get child maintenance. If you're entitled to Council Tax Reduction, you might get less help if you also get child maintenance - check with your local council.