Form

Appeal a Child Maintenance Group decision by the DWP: Form SSCS2

Use this form to appeal a decision made by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Child Maintenance Group.

• From: HM Courts & Tribunals Service
• Published: 28 March 2018
• Last updated: 17 April 2026 — See all updates

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Documents

Appeal form: SSCS2

PDF, 391 KB, 10 pages

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How to appeal against and complete the form: SSCS2A

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Notice of Appeal: SSCS2 (large print)

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How to appeal and complete the form: SSCS2A (large print)

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Details

You can only use this form for a decision made after 28 October 2013.

To appeal decisions about social security benefits:

• Form SSCS1: Appeal a social security benefits decision (Form SSCS1)
• How to appeal a social security benefits decision (SSCS1A)

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Published 28 March 2018

Last updated 17 April 2026 + show all updates

1. 17 April 2026

   Amended versions of SSCS1 form uploaded - Wording under "Section 8: Support at your hearing" amended slightly. Amended details to include how to 'Open a document'. Updated and shortened titles of attachments

2. 26 January 2022

   Updated SSCS2 form and guidance SSCS2A on how to use the form published.

3. 13 November 2018

   Added Welsh form SSCS2 and a large print version of it.

4. 20 June 2018

   Added revised Welsh Form SSCS2.

5. 28 March 2018

   Added revised SSCS2 and SSCS2 large print.

6. 28 March 2018

   First published.