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 child turns 18. If you… Read More
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 aside’. Parties can enter… Read More
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 agree for a payment to be made to one of them in a… Read More
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 Agreement. But it is important to… Read More
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 wish. The Child Support Agency is an Australian Federal Government office,… Read More