Agreements in relation to child support can be formal or informal. Some parents prefer to have an informal child support agreement between themselves rather than having Services Australia (formerly the…
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During a relationship, it is never disputed that both parents support the children, whether it be physically, emotionally or financially. After separation, however, the question of who has to support…
In recent times, we have written extensively with respect to the various impacts upon family law of the COVID-19 pandemic. While all the signs now seem to be that governments…
The joint parliamentary inquiry into family law and child support was announced by Prime Minister Scott Morrison on 17 September 2019. The Prime Minister announced that the inquiry would be…
It may not be the first thing you think about after separation, however, the issue of who pays the school fees can be very contentious, particularly if your children attend…
Child support is more often than not an issue at the centre of hot debate and media attention and is one of the more controversial areas of family law. In…
Picture this, you’re in the departure lounge of your favourite international airline waiting to travel on an overseas holiday. You hear the familiar sound of a boarding call over the…
How is child support determined? 5 minutes on child support. Neal Wood Financial support for children after separation is one of those divisive issues that tend to bring out either…
In Australia, child support is generally determined by an administrative assessment. These are undertaken by the child support branch of the Department of Human Services (commonly referred to as the…
Amendments to the Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act in 2008, changed the landscape on lump sum payments. Originally under the Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989 (Cth), eligible parties could…
On Wednesday, the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs made the announcement that it has commenced an inquiry into the Child Support Program. The Inquiry…
The government-based Child support scheme ceases to operate after a child turns 18. One notable exception to this is when a child turns 18, and they are still attending secondary…
By Stephanie Wilkinson A recent Federal Circuit Court of Australia decision has highlighted an area of the Family Law Act that few outside the family law fraternity know about, the…
Child support is the means by which money changes hands relative to the financial needs of a child. In some instances it is determined by agreement between separated parents, more…
As lawyers, it’s in our nature to focus upon the more legalistic aspects of what we do, but at Best Wilson Buckley Family Law we are making a conscious effort…
On occasion there may be some doubts held in relation to the paternity of a child. From the outset it is imperative to acknowledge that any confusion in relation to paternity should not be[…]
In recent weeks, the Australian Institute of Family Studies has published a number of significant research findings related to the effectiveness of the `shared parenting’ reforms.
Separation can be an incredibly difficult time for everyone concerned, particularly children. Not only do you need to ensure that you’re managing your own emotional wellbeing, often your experience is…
