Our Stories

These are true stories how conciliation at the Commissioner's Office has helped resolve maintenance disputes between parents and their children.

All surnames/​names have been changed to protect the real identities of the persons.

• Case Story 1 - Father withdrew maintenance claim after his children changed their minds and made private arrangements to support him


• Case Story 2 - Vulnerable mother obtained maintenance and other help


• Case Story 3 - Family reconciled to support elderly parent


• Case Story 4 - Linking up to other help when father did not get maintenance support from son who never knew him