How Far Can Child Support Be Backdated?
Child support in Australia can be backdated depending on the situation. But payments can only start from the time an application is made.
What Does Child Support Cover in Australia?
Child support is a cash transfer between parents, with no obligation on how money is spent. The receiving parent can use it as they choose.
How Child Support Incentives Undermine Shared Parenting
Child support reform is key to fixing Australia’s family law system. By removing financial rewards, parents will battle less over custody.
Family Report: Bad Court Writers Exposed
Family law proceedings in Australia often require a family report. Here you can provide feedback about a good or bad family report writer.
Importance of Fathers in Child Development
Why always question whether the average Dad, who happens to be separated from the mother, is capable of being a good father to his children?
Proposed New Formula for Child Support
A proposed child support formula for Australia that links payments to care rather than income sharing, encouraging shared parenting.
Parenting Plan Examples
Examples, samples and templates of parenting plans, consent orders and parenting orders. Free drafts show the plan or court order.
Every Other Weekend (Visitation) Schedules
The best and most popular visitation schedules. An Every Other Weekend plan is how most separated parents organise fortnightly time.
Shared Care Parenting Arrangements and Child Support
Shared care in Australia explained. Learn how care percentages affect child support and Family Tax Benefit, and how shared care is assessed.
How to Avoid Child Support Legally (12 Ways)
Beating the child support system is hard. But here are 12 secrets and tips to do it. Find out how to avoid payments in a legal and fair way.