Child support
The primary carer of the child or children can claim for child support from the other parent, under the Child Support (Assessment) Act.
Based on your unique situation, the Child Support Agency will determine how much support should be paid and make the appropriate arrangements for you.
Unfair decisions
In the event that the Child Support Agency makes a decision about your support payments that does not seem fair, Stacks/Family Law can help you to prepare documentation for an independent review of the assessment, which involves a hearing.If you and your former-partner are able to agree on support payments without going through the Child Support Agency, we can help you to negotiate and draw up an agreement.
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