Tag: Australian child support

If you have not yet given birth to your child, you may be eligible to receive child support payments from the other parent of the soon-to-be-child. [caption id="attachment_18655" align="alignright" width="350"] child support payments[/caption] As a mother, you may be entitled to receive financial support, known as ‘childbirth maintenance’, from the child’s father for some medical expenses from two (2) months before the birth and until three (3) months after the birth. Section 67B of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth)...

Child support is a crucial aspect of family law, ensuring that children receive the financial support they need for their upbringing, even when parents are separated or divorced. In Cairns, Queensland, as in the rest of Australia, binding child support agreements play a significant role in formalising financial arrangements between parents. [caption id="attachment_17919" align="alignright" width="350"] Binding Child Support Agreements in Cairns[/caption] Understanding these agreements is essential for both parents to ensure fair and appropriate support for their children. In this...