What is the maximum child support payable in Australia?
The maximum child support payable is also known as the “cap” . The maximum child support is applied to the combined income of both parents up to 2.5 times the annual equivalent of all Male Total Average Weekly Earnings (MTAWE) and calculated using the Costs of Children Table.
How long does a parent have to pay child support in Australia?
18
Normally child support stops when your child turns 18. If your child’s in secondary study, you can apply to extend it to the end of the school year.
How much child support does a father have to pay in Australia?
Children aged 12 and under
| Parents combined child support income | Cost of 1 child |
|---|---|
| $78,958 to $118,436 | $12,633 plus 12c for each $1 over $78,957 |
| $118,437 to $157,914 | $17,370 plus 10c for each $1 over $118,436 |
| $157,915 to $197,393 | $21,318 plus 7c for each $1 over $157,914 |
| Income over $197,393 Costs don’t go up past this cap | $24,082 |
Does child support change if ex spouse remarries Australia?
Can I get more child support if my ex remarries? No. Only the income of the mother and the father of your children is taken into account. So, even if your ex marries a millionaire, their income won’t change your child support.
Do you have to pay child support in Australia?
In Australia, it is expected that both parents have an obligation to financially support their children after a separation or divorce. Child support is a complex area of law, and each situation is unique. Here are some of the key details at a glance: Child support payments are calculated with a complex formula, and each case is unique
How is child support calculated in a divorce?
We work out the total amount of child support payable. We do this by multiplying the positive child support percentage by the costs of the child. If we assess both parents are to pay each other, we offset these amounts before arriving at the final figure. This final figure is the amount the paying parent needs to pay the other parent.
What does child support do for the family?
We have payments and services to help with your child’s education and health care. We provide support to grandparents, legal guardians and other family members who provide full time care for a child. We support people affected by family and domestic violence by providing information, resources and referrals.
How can I get an estimate of my child support payments?
To calculate an estimate of your child support payments you can use our child support estimator. We calculate each parent’s child support income. This is a parent’s adjusted taxable income minus a self-support amount and any relevant dependant allowance.