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Child Support : Contents

  • Introduction
    • Client is a carer
      • Change in receiving carer's circumstances
    • Client is a liable parent
      • Child Support deducted from benefit
      • Changes to liable parent's situation
    • Carers getting Child Support income
  • Formula assessment of Child Support
    • Carers who need to apply for Child Support
    • Carers who do not need to apply for Child Support
      • 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 violation
      • Compelling circumstance or reason
  • Private arrangements for Child Support
  • Voluntary agreements for Child Support
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