Changes to the Child Support Legislation in 2008 have seen two options come into play for documenting a Child Support Agreement – either a Limited Agreement or a Binding Agreement. So, what’s the difference between the two? Both Limited and Binding...
Q: What happens with Child Support when my child turns 18? A: If you receive child support and your child is turning 18 and is in full time secondary education, you can apply to extend your child support assessment until the last day of the school year in which your...
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...