Child Support & Maintenance
Parents who had children and separated before 1 October 1989 have
their child maintenance liability assessed by the Court. These are
referred to as Stage 1 matters.
Parents who had a child or separated on or after 1 October 1989
have their child support liability assessed by the Child Support
Agency. These are referred to as Stage 2 matters. If you do not
agree with a Child Support Agency assessment, after attempting to
resolve the problem with the Child Support Agency, an application
can be made to the Court for a departure from that assessment.
Maintenance Agreements or Child Support Agreements may be made
between parties. There are limits on these agreements if the person
receiving the maintenance or child support is in receipt of an income
tested pension or benefit.
There is a handy calculator on the Child Support Agency’s
website www.csa.gov.au
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