What If We Can’t Agree on Child Support?

Child support is an important part of your overall parenting plan after a divorce, and in some cases, parents disagree on how much they should pay in child support or if they should pay at all. Here’s some advice on what to do in this situation, from a family law solicitor at a leading firm focussed on family law in Melbourne.

 


 

Get an Assessment

 

Start by getting an assessment from Services Australia. They will be able to assess you and your partner’s situation and can even be directed to collect the child support you need directly from the paying parent.

 

However, this payment may not be the amount you need, as factors such as private schooling, health insurance, extracurricular activity expenses and medical expenses are not included.

 

If this is the case, it’s important to get your family law solicitor who helped to develop your parenting plan involved.

 

Going to Court

 

Your family law solicitor is an invaluable resource if your best option is to proceed to family court to change the assessment from Services Australia and get more support for your children.

 

If the income of your former spouse is erratic or determined to be insufficient to provide the amount of child support needed, then family law in Melbourne may allow you to adjust property division in your property settlement in order to cover the costs. This is especially important in cases where the other spouse is manipulating their income in order to prevent payment of income tax.

 

Again, an experienced family lawyer will be able to gather the evidence needed to support your case, represent you in court, and fight for your and your children’s rights.

 

From Divorce to Parenting Plans - Get Representation from Specialists in Family Law in Melbourne

 

Umbrella Family Law offers you access to a team of experienced family law solicitors and assistants to assist you with every step of your divorce, from the initial application through to property settlement and developing your parenting plan. If you are struggling to agree on child support or get enough child support, speak to a family law solicitor today.

 

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