Family Law Factsheet: Child Support

Child Support is money paid by a parent for the support of a child. A parent or a carer of a child, such as a grandparent, can apply for child support. A parent who does not have the primary care of a child can also apply for child support.

This factsheet answers questions including:

• Should I apply for child support?
• Where do I apply?
• How is child support calculated?
• How is child support collected?

And more...

Published on 1 June 2021.

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