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Child Support Advisory Services
Expert guidance through every aspect of the administrative child support scheme in Australia. Our advisory model delivers the same depth of expertise as a specialist law or accountancy firm offers its clients in those administrative child support cases which we do, at a fraction of the cost.
Assessment Reviews & Objections
If your child support assessment does not reflect your true financial circumstances, we can guide you through the objection and review process with Services Australia.
- ✓ Internal review applications
- ✓ Reason 8 change of assessment
- ✓ Income estimate lodgement
- ✓ Administrative Review Tribunal preparation
Binding & Limited Agreements
Private child support agreements allow parents to tailor arrangements to their specific circumstances. We draft and review both binding and limited agreements.
- ✓ Binding child support agreements
- ✓ Limited child support agreements
- ✓ Agreement variations and termination
- ✓ Tax-effective structuring
Debt Recovery & Enforcement
When child support goes unpaid, there are multiple administrative enforcement options available. We guide you through the most effective path.
- ✓ Services Australia enforcement requests
- ✓ Departure prohibition orders
- ✓ Employer withholding (garnishee)
- ✓ Overseas debt recovery
Overseas Child Support
International child support matters involve complex jurisdictional questions. We have extensive experience with cross-border child support collection and agreements.
- ✓ Reciprocal country enforcement
- ✓ International agreements
- ✓ Overseas income assessment
- ✓ Hague Convention matters
Paternity & Parentage
Establishing or disputing parentage is a prerequisite for many child support matters. We guide you through DNA testing processes and parentage declarations.
- ✓ Parentage testing guidance
- ✓ Presumption of parentage
- ✓ Court declarations of parentage
- ✓ Implications for child support
Advisory Service vs Law Firm
| Aspect | Our Advisory Service | Traditional Law Firm |
|---|---|---|
| Typical Cost | ~1/3 of legal fees | $300–$600+/hour |
| Approach | Administrative channels | Court-focused litigation |
| Specialisation | Child support only | Broad family law |
| Experience | 35+ years in child support | Varies widely |
| Availability | Australia-wide (phone/video) | Usually local only |
| Court Representation | Not included | Available at additional cost |
Note: Child support issues are best dealt with quickly. There are all sorts of time limits worked into the child support system. The longer a problem is left to linger, the harder it is to remedy.
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