Reciprocating jurisdictions and residency for child support
We have arrangements for child support with a number of countries. We call these reciprocating jurisdictions.
Paying child support by Child Support Collect
There are different ways you can make child support payments when you use Child Support Collect.
The child support assessment formula
The child support assessment formula looks at your circumstances to work out how much child support should be paid.
Compare your child support collection options
Compare the difference between Child Support Collect and Private Collect and choose how you want to receive child support.
Residence rules for a child support assessment
We can make a child support assessment if at least one parent lives in Australia.
Guide for newly separated parents
A list of tasks you may want to do when going through separation.
Child support care percentage estimator
The care estimator is a tool that calculates your care percentage.
How to apply for a child support assessment
You can apply for a child support assessment online.
Choose how to pay child support
There are different ways to pay child support or spousal maintenance.
Details of your child’s care arrangements form (FA012)
Use this form to provide information about your child’s care arrangements.