Mutual obligation requirements for principal carers
These are tasks and activities you agree to do to keep getting your payment. They give you a better chance of finding work.
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.
Binding child support agreement
A written agreement between parents or carers about child support payments. Both parents must sign it and it can only be made if you've had legal advice.
How to set up your Child Support online account
You can set up and use your Child Support online account through myGov.
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.
Child support payments and care arrangements
If care arrangements change it may affect the child support payments you make or get.
Single parents and the maintenance action test
Your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) rate may have reduced because of the maintenance action test.
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.
Financial Information Service Officers
Our Financial Information Service Officers can help you plan for your future financial needs.
How to prove your identity to Centrelink using your Digital ID
How to prove who you are to Centrelink using your Digital ID.