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8 Arguments FOR Child Support ASSESSMENTS

Child support assessments are the most common form of child support arrangements in Australia. While they are not the best thing since sliced bread, there are some strong arguments in their favour.

Here are eight arguments For an ASSESSMENT – assuming you pay child support. If you receive child support, read this the other way around:

1 – Gives you a Break during Hard Times

If you hit hard times, your child support also eases off. The link to your income works both ways.

2 – Considers Other Children

The assessment formula takes other children into account. So if you re-partner and have another kid, child support to your ex will decrease accordingly.

3 – Considers Your Care Contribution

The higher your care percentage, the lower your child support. So you can reduce your child support by spending more time with your kid.

4 – Shields You From the Other Parent

You don’t have to talk to the other parent about child support. Services Australia does it for you.

5 – Saves You Legal Fees

You don’t need a family lawyer, hence assessments come without legal fees attached.

6 – Results in Lower Child Support

An assessment usually results in lower child support than an agreement at the time you make the agreement. Otherwise, why would the other parent sign an agreement?

7 – Gets you Family Tax Benefit

You can only get a Family Tax Benefit with an assessment (assuming you meet some other criteria as well). With a child support agreement, you are usually barred from Family Tax Benefit unless you engage a child support lawyer who can help you around this pitfall.

8 – Gives you Wiggle Room

An assessment allows you to optimise your child’s support. This is where we come in and make a difference. However, how much wiggle room you have depends on your circumstances: 5 Things That Determine Your Child Support

Summary

So these are 8 arguments FOR Child Support ASSESSMENTS. But also consider the: 9 Arguments AGAINST Child Support ASSESSMENTS

Makes sense? Just reach out when you are ready.

Last Updated on 03 March 2025

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