Child support help
Choose the right kind of help.
For an assessment, payments or a change to your child support details, many matters can begin with Services Australia. Other questions may call for legal, financial, counselling or safety support.
AusChildSupport provides general information and private Estimates. It does not provide legal or financial advice or make a formal assessment.
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Five clear starting points.
Choose the route that matches the help you need. These links are starting points, not an assessment of your circumstances.
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Services Australia
Start here for child support administration: applying, an assessment, care or income changes, objections, collection and payment questions.
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Legal advice
Legal advice can help you understand an agreement, a legal question or a court or tribunal process. Legal assistance services explain the options that may be available in your state or territory.
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Financial advice
A financial adviser can help with financial goals and planning. Check directly whether a particular adviser offers the help you need.
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Financial counselling
Financial counselling is a free, confidential service for people dealing with bills or debt. It is different from legal advice.
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Safety-sensitive support
If sharing information, contacting someone or using a device could affect your safety, consider the official safety guidance before continuing with a child support process.