Rules

Problems with Australia’s child support formula are hurting our kids. Let’s fix them! The solutions are easier than you might think.

If your child support amount is unfair, you can apply for a Change of Assessment. Reason 8 covers cases with spare financial capacity.

Answers to common questions by parents about child support payments 1. What costs does child support cover? Child support is a cash transfer from one parent to the other. There are no rules or even guidelines about what it covers. … Read More

Does child support include private school fees in Australia? Learn how fees are handled, what happens if parents disagree, and other options.

The answer is no. Child support isn’t taxable income. How much child support you receive appears to have no significant tax consequences.

Child support in Australia normally stops when a child turns 18. But it may be extended until the end of the school year to complete Year 12.

Child support in Australia can be backdated depending on the situation. But payments can only start from the time an application is made.

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.

The new Pay for Extra Care child support formula is shown here. Child support is calculated in 3 steps. To calculate child support, all you need to know is the taxable income of the paying parent, the number and ages … Read More