What ends a child support assessment
There are a number of reasons why a child support assessment will end.
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.
Help when you’re deciding to separate
Separating can impact your finances, family, and other areas in your life.
Application to change your assessment - special circumstances form (CS1970)
Use this form to apply for a review of an active child support assessment due to your special circumstances.
Non-parent carer applying for child support
If you provide care for a child and aren’t the parent, you may be able to receive child support from both parents. You must apply for a child support assessment.
Changing your child support assessment in special circumstances
We can change your child support in special circumstances if the change is fair to both parents and the child.
Child Support online account help - Extend child support for child turning 18
Instructions on how to extend child support for a child turning 18 using your Child Support online account.
Child support assessment period
A child support period is the amount of time an assessment covers. It can be up to 15 months.
The child support assessment formula
The child support assessment formula looks at your circumstances to work out how much child support should be paid.
How your percentage of care affects your child support payments
We consider each parent or non-parent carer’s care of the child as part of our child support assessment. This is their percentage of care.