In Australia, the terms child support and child maintenance are sometimes used interchangeably in everyday conversation, but they actually refer to different legal obligations based on a child’s age and circumstances. While child support typically applies to children under the age of 18, child maintenance refers to financial support for adult children over 18 in specific situations. Let’s break down the key differences and explain how child maintenance works under Australian law. Child Support vs Child Maintenance: What’s the Difference?...
