Under the Child Support (Assessment) Act, the primary carer of children from a de facto relationship can make a claim for child support from the other parent. The Child Support Agency is responsible for administering your child support arrangements, and assessing the amount of support which should be provided. The decision is based on each parent’s income, the number of children and their living arrangements.
It is possible to enter into a private child support agreement with your former de facto partner or spouse, without having to go through the Child Support Agency. At The Norton Law Group, we are experienced in the drawing of private child support agreements and can assist you inachieving the best outcome for you and your children.