Child Support

Karen L Haga & Associates

Child Support
Child support is a complicated issue for every divorced parents that requires careful
consideration and attention. The breakdown of a family unit is a very difficult time for a child, or
children, and there are numerous factors that need to be taken into account to ensure that
decisions are made in the childs best interests. When parents separate, proper arrangements
need to be made for the ongoing financial, physical and emotional support of their children.
The majority of children in separated families are covered by the Child Support scheme. The
support payments for children in separated families is commonly agreed upon by each parent,
or otherwise assessed and monitored by the Child Support Agency rather than the Courts.
There are two types of child support:

Binding child support agreement: this is a formal agreement presented in writing form
and requires the signature of both parents. The agreement can only be entered into
with legal advice and must include a statement that each party has received
independent legal advice as to the effect and advantages and/or disadvantages of the
agreement, before it was signed

Limited child support agreement: this agreement does not require legal advice and
must be an administrative assessment in place at the time that the agreement is
entered into.

You should seek for advice from child support lawyer for your children's best interest and get
understanding about your rights and obligations with regard to financial support.

Child Support

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