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The Basics of Child Support in Australia

jamesnoblelawJuly 6, 2023

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There are two types of child support in Queensland.

Self-managed child support
1. In this type of child support, the parents of the child(ren) manage the child support between themselves. They have the ability and freedom to decide for themselves: how much is paid. when it is paid and how the money is paid.
Child support assessment
1. If the parents of the child(ren) are unable to manage their own child support, they can apply for a Child Support Assessment through the Child Support Agency.
2. The Child Support Agency uses a formula to calculate how much child support a parent should have to pay to support their child(ren). This formula takes into consideration: the number of children, the age of the children, the income of each parent, how much each parent needs to support themselves, and the percentage of care that each parent has for the child(ren).

There are also two types of formal Child Support Agreements that parents can enter into.

The first of which is a Limited Child Support Agreement.

For this kind of agreement to be entered into, the parents must have a child support assessment with the Child Support Agency.

as the payments that are stipulated in the such an agreement must be either equal to or greater than the calculated payments by the Agency.

A Limited Child Support Agreement can be altered or set aside for any of the following reasons:

After three (3) years – this will automatically occur unless the parents agree to continue the agreement.
If the parties’ circumstances change by more than 15%;
If either of the parents requests a new notional assessment.

The second formal agreement is a Binding Child Support Agreement.

This agreement is a contract between the two parents that sets out the terms of the agreement in relation to how much will be paid.

and when and how the support is to be paid.

This agreement is generally used to formalise the future child support payable, until the child(ren) turns 18

or until they complete their final year of school.

Before a Binding Child Support Agreement can be entered into, both parents must obtain their own independent legal advice.

This agreement is also more difficult to be terminated or set aside, than a Limited Child Support Agreement.

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He is a member of the Family Law Practitioner’s Association, The Queensland Law Society, The Family Law Council of Australia, Queensland Collaborative Law

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Establishing James Noble Family Law

James was a partner in a national law firm before establishing James Noble Family Law in 2003.

In 2017, he joined his son Charles Noble in the practice James Noble Law.

He aims to provide specialist family law and relationship law advice that emphasises amicable.

and timely resolution of relationship difficulties through negotiation, collaboration and mediation.

James is a qualified and experienced mediator.

James has also been instrumental in developing Collaborative Law in Brisbane.

He is a member of Queensland Collaborative Law which is at the forefront of developing this new approach in Family Law.

He is a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.

In 1975 the Family Law Act was passed. James has practised solely in the area of family law,

became an Accredited Family Law Specialist and became a Partner heading the Family Law Section of a national law firm.

In 2003 James established his own family law practice.

He is an experienced family law litigator and has conducted many cases in the Family Court and the Superior Appeals Court.

James’ approach to family law is calming and reassuring and his wealth of experience assists clients to navigate through difficult times.

With his considerable knowledge. he aims to provide specialist family and relationship law advice that emphasises an amicable.

and timely resolution of family law matters.

James has been instrumental in developing Collaborative Law in Brisbane and is a member of Queensland Collaborative Law

and is also a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.

WHAT IS AN ACCREDITED FAMILY LAW SPECIALIST, AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOU?

In addition to the many years of intensive study and testing required to become a solicitor with the qualifications to practice law in Australia.

James Noble is also an Accredited Family Law Specialist.

To gain this qualification James has undergone extensive further assessment and examination by the Queensland law society in the area of Family Law.

This assessment is carried out to ensure that solicitors who are awarded specialist accreditation have an advanced level of skill.

knowledge and expertise in a very specific area of law.

To maintain his status as an Accredited Family Law Specialist. James is also required to continue his education and activity within the area of Family Law.

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