Since 2024, AusChildSupport has helped thousands of Australian parents understand their child support obligations using the official Services Australia formula. We're committed to transparency, accuracy, and connecting parents with qualified legal help when needed.
We're the only calculator that handles all 6 Services Australia formulas - from standard separations to complex scenarios involving non-parent carers, overseas parents, and deceased parents. Our goal is to provide accurate estimates while identifying situations where specialist family law advice may be beneficial.
Our content is created by a team with expertise in:
All content is reviewed for accuracy against official Services Australia guidelines and the Child Support Assessment Act 1989. We update our calculator and guides regularly to reflect the latest rates and legislative changes.
We use the official 2026 Services Australia formulas to calculate child support assessments for all scenarios:
Our calculator provides accurate estimates using the 2026 cost of children tables, care percentage adjustments, and relevant dependent considerations. We also identify complex situations (income variations, court orders, Change of Assessment factors) where specialist legal advice may be beneficial.
We maintain accuracy and trustworthiness through a rigorous review process:
This calculator provides estimates only. Official child support assessments are made by Services Australia and may differ based on factors not captured here. This tool is not a substitute for professional legal or financial advice.
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