Category: Child Support

Child support after 18 is possible in Australia. Remember that although payments typically end when the child turns 18, there are circumstances in which child

Child support agreements are legally binding. When one parent violates this agreement, the consequences can be severe.  This blog post will explore what constitutes a

When a parent, such as a father, has another child with a different family, this can affect the amount of child support the parent must

The sale of a house does not directly count as income for child support purposes in the straightforward sense that earning a salary or wage

Child support in Australia ensures that children receive adequate financial support from both parents, even if they are not living together.  The Department of Human

Child support payments are not tax-deductible. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) stipulates that child support payments are neither deductible by the payer nor considered taxable

Child support is designed to help cover the expenses involved with raising children, such as food, clothing, medical costs, housing, school costs and costs related

Parents are responsible for the financial support of their child or children. This is the case for birth parents, adoptive parents and people who have

Hallis & Fielder [2017] FCCA 2851 A Mother has been ordered to pay back $4,142.73 in child support as it was discovered that she had