Tag: Binding Child Support

PARENTING – Schooling – Where the parents seek that their children attend different schools The relevant authorities set out some of the applicable principles as follows: Schooling disputes are not resolved by the application of a “blanket presumption” or preference for the views held by the residential parent. The Court is required to apply the objects and principles of Part VII of the Family Law Act and to consider the statutory criteria in forming conclusions about the child’s best interests. Section...

What is child support in australia Child support in Australia refers to the financial support provided by one parent to another to help with the costs of raising their child(ren) after separation. There are two main ways this support is managed: self-managed arrangements, where parents agree privately on the amount and method of payment; and formal arrangements through the Child Support Agency, which calculates payments based on a formula considering income, care percentage, and the needs of both parents and...