Income maintenance period
This waiting period may apply if you or your partner have stopped work and got leave or redundancy payments.
Reciprocating jurisdictions and residency for child support
We have arrangements for child support with a number of countries. We call these reciprocating jurisdictions.
Request to change payment collection method form (CS1979)
Use this form if you are the receiving parent and you already have a registered Child Support case with us and you want to change your collection method.
What you need to do for a binding child support agreement
A written agreement about child support payments where both parties get independent legal advice.
Child support assessment period
A child support period is the amount of time an assessment covers. It can be up to 15 months.
Statement of financial details for debt repayment form (CS4645)
Use this form to provide a statement of your financial details so that we can work out a payment arrangement for you to pay your overdue child support.
Proving parentage for a child support assessment
To get a child support assessment you must be a legal parent or non-parent carer. There are different ways you can prove this.
What ends a child support assessment
There are a number of reasons why a child support assessment will end.
Child support payment types
When you’ve decided what your child support arrangement will be, you’ll need to choose how to transfer payments.
What to do at tax time if you pay or receive child support
You may need to lodge a tax return if you pay or receive child support. Find out how tax time affects child support.