Q: Would a binding child support agreement be a good idea for me – how long will it go for? A: There are a range of situations where a binding child support agreement might assist, but be aware that there are only very limited situations where one can be ‘set...
Does Property Settlement or Selling My House Affect Child Support? A: Yes, it can. There is an important catch that you must be aware of when negotiating a property settlement. Where separating parties are equal Shareholders and Directors of a company, they may...
Q: I want to agree to receive a lower child support payment than what the Child Support Agency has currently assessed me to receive – is that possible? A: This is possible and can be done by the parties entering into an agreement known as a Binding Child Support...
Q: Who manages the payments of Child Support? A: The Child Support Agency is usually responsible for collecting payments, unless you agree to a private collection. If arrears accrue it is possible for you to pursue enforcement of arrears through the Court, if you...
The primary legal requirement for each party in a property settlement is ‘full and frank disclosure”. When it doesn’t happen in an instance where Consent Orders are filed between the parties, the Family Court has the power to set aside the Order and make a...
