103.This is a feature of the departures scheme and the ground rules and calculations remain unchanged.
Sub-paragraph (1) requires there to have been a property settlement between the parties in pursuance of a court order or maintenance agreement which pre-dates 5 April 1993.  A variation may be made in respect of, for example, the equivalent weekly value of that transfer.
Sub-paragraph (2) provides that the Secretary of State will continue to take no account of transfers valued at less than a minimum figure.  This figure will, as now, be prescribed in regulations and is intended to remain at £5000.
Part 1: Child Support. Commentary on Sections Part I: The cases Paragraph 3: Property or capital transfers