What child support matters still go to court?

If a person is unhappy with an assessment or the decision of a registrar, generally, the first step in the process is to make an objection. Since 1 July 2015, child support decisions are reviewed by the Social Support and Child Support Division of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. If you require legal advice about the objection process, one of our family lawyers can assist you.

Parents can still apply directly to the Court in several circumstances including:

• Applications to set aside a child support agreement.
• Urgent child support applications.
• Declarations that a person is not entitled to a child support assessment based on percentage.
• Orders for recovery of wrongly paid child support.
• Stay orders pending finalisation of the court application.