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Carers who do not need to apply for Child Support

Some carers applying for Unsupported Child's Benefit may not be required to apply for Child Support.

MSD will assess when carers must apply for Child Support depending on their personal circumstances.

The carer does not need to apply in any of the following situations

Insufficient evidence available to identify liable parent
Risk of violence to the carer or their children
Liable parent is deceased
Child conceived as a result of incest or sexual violence
Compelling circumstance or reason

Clients applying for Unsupported Child's Benefit will not be asked to apply when MSD has decided that a carer does not need to apply for Child Support. However, the carer can choose to apply if they want to.

Carers who are not applying for Unsupported Child's Benefit do not need to apply for Child Support.

For more information see:

Carers who need to apply for Child Support
Formula assessment of Child Support

Legislation

  • UCB beneficiaries must apply for formula assessment section 9 Child Support Act 1991
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