The next steps are to:
- decide if you'll negotiate a limited child support agreement with the other parent
- use the Child Support Agreement form or draft your terms separately
- submit your agreement and any supporting documents
- apply for acceptance of the agreement either in writing or over the phone.
Making a limited child support agreement
You can use the Child Support Agreement form to record your agreement or you can record it in a separate document. The agreement can outline child support payments of cash and non-cash items, such as school fees and health insurance.
Parents can sign the same child support agreement, or each sign separate identical copies, but the agreement must be signed by both parents.
Read more about limited child support agreements.
It’s good to remember that you can also seek legal advice when making a limited child support agreement, although it isn’t a requirement.
Submit your application
You must have a child support assessment before applying for a limited child support agreement to be accepted.
You can use the Child Support Agreement form to apply for your agreement to be accepted.
You can also phone us and ask for your agreement to be accepted.
If your Child Support online account is linked to myGov, sign in now to submit your application.
You can also submit your application:
- by fax: 1300 309 949
- by post to:
Services Australia
Child Support
GPO Box 9815
Melbourne VIC 3001
Application outcome
We'll inform you and the other parent of the outcome of your application.
You may be able to object if you don't agree with a decision we make. Read more about objections to child support decisions.