How to pay - International Custody Dispute Payment

First set up a non-beneficiary record on SWIFTT.

The Special Needs Grants International Custody Dispute Payment will commence from the date of application.

Payment must be made into a New Zealand bank account.

Use the assessment sheet for SNG International Custody Dispute Payment to work out the amount of the Miscellaneous Subsidy payable to the client. See:

• SNG International Custody Dispute Payment [no link find out why]  assessment sheet

When granting the Special Needs Grants - International Custody Dispute Payment, use Miscellaneous Subsidy with the code 518.

If income or accommodation costs change the client will need to contact us to advise us of the change in circumstances and allow for the payment to be recalculated.

Payment will continue until the:

• client gains employment or
• client is able to support themselves some other way (e.g. overseas government, or work) or
• client leaves the country or is unable to stay in the country or
• custody dispute is resolved, this includes any rights of appeal or
• child reaches an age where they no longer require an order relating to possession and care

For more information see:

• Payment rate - International Custody Dispute Payment
• Core policy Reviews and Appeals