The Child Support (Voluntary Payments) Regulations 2000
These Regulations are made pursuant to section 28J of the Child Support Act 1991 (c. 48) (“the Act") as inserted by the Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19) (“the 2000 Act"). Section 28J of the Act provides for the Secretary of State to offset against child support maintenance arrears, or to adjust a maintenance calculation to take account of, voluntary payments.