Child Support

Child support is intended to contribute to the costs of raising a child following separation. While the child support system is largely administered by Services Australia, disputes and decisions about child support often benefit from independent legal advice.

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Crownmark Lawyers provides advice on child support matters, assisting parents to understand their obligations, entitlements, and available options. Our role is to provide clarity around how child support is assessed and how arrangements can be managed in a way that is appropriate to a family’s circumstances.

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Child support issues may involve understanding assessments, negotiating private arrangements, addressing changes in income or care arrangements, or dealing with disputes. We advise clients on how child support interacts with parenting arrangements and broader financial considerations.

Where appropriate, we provide strategic advice on private child support agreements, variations, and enforcement options.

 

Our focus is on helping clients make informed decisions while avoiding unnecessary complexity or escalation. Advice in this area may be offered on an agreed, fixed-fee basis through Crownmark Assured Pricing (CAP), providing certainty around scope and costs.

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Our services include:

• Advice on child support obligations and entitlements

• Guidance on assessments and variations

• Strategic advice on private child support agreements

• Advice on changes in income or care arrangements

• Assistance with dispute resolution and enforcement considerations