Objecting to a Child Support decision form (CS1893)
Use this form to object to a child support decision we made that you disagree with.
Application to add a child to an existing child support assessment form (CS065)
Use this form to add new children to an existing child support case.
How to apply for a child support assessment
The easiest way to apply is online.
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to work out your payment rate.
Guide for newly separated parents
A list of tasks you may want to do when going through separation.
Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.
Basic child support formula
This formula is for parents with only one child support assessment.
New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia
If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.
Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.
Recovering child and spousal support payments
How we enforce payments of overdue amounts of child support and spousal support.