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.
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.
Change of circumstances for child support
You need to let us know if your circumstances change. Some changes can affect your child support payments. Find out what to tell us and how to let us know.
Details of your child’s care arrangements form (FA012)
Use this form to provide information about your child’s care arrangements.
Choose how to pay child support
There are different ways to pay child support or spousal maintenance.
How to apply for a child support assessment
You can apply for a child support assessment online.
Guide for newly separated parents
A list of tasks you may want to do when going through separation.
How to manage your child support assessment
Your options and obligations for a child support assessment.