Update your details with us when you’re separating
It’s important to update your details with us if you get a payment. This is so we pay you the right amount.
Who can get a child support assessment
To be eligible for a child support assessment you must be the legal parent or non-parent carer of the child. You also must meet residence rules.
Residence rules for a child support assessment
We can make a child support assessment if at least one parent lives in Australia.
When you can access your Child Support online account
You can use your online account 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Request to change payment collection method form (CS1979)
Use this form if you are the receiving parent and you already have a registered Child Support case with us and you want to change your collection method.
Recovering child and spousal support payments
How we enforce payments of overdue amounts of child support and spousal support.
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.
What ends a child support assessment
There are a number of reasons why a child support assessment will end.
Guide for newly separated parents
A list of tasks you may want to do when going through separation.
Child Support online accounts terms and conditions
These terms and conditions govern how you use Child Support online accounts.