Raising children after separation comes with many challenges — and child support is often one of the most stressful to manage. Whether you're paying or receiving support, it's important to understand how the system works and what your legal rights are.

At Sultan Legal, we help parents in Parramatta and across NSW deal with child support issues — from understanding government assessments to creating private agreements or challenging unfair decisions.

Why Choose Sultan Legal?

Child support is governed by Services Australia, but navigating your obligations or resolving disputes often requires legal guidance. Our family lawyers provide honest, practical advice that puts your child's best interests first.

• Over a decade of experience in child support and parenting law
• Advice on Services Australia assessments, objections, and reviews
• Help creating or reviewing Binding Child Support Agreements
• Private arrangement negotiation when appropriate
• Strategic advice for high-income earners, care disputes, or blended families

What Is Child Support?

Child support is a legal obligation for separated parents to help cover the costs of raising their children. It usually applies to children under 18 and is calculated by the Child Support Agency (part of Services Australia).

Key factors that affect payment amounts include:

• Each parent's income
• Care arrangements (e.g., how many nights the child spends with each parent)
• Number of children
• Other dependent children or stepchildren

We help parents understand, negotiate, and formalise fair child support outcomes — whether through government assessment or private agreement.

Our Process: Resolving Child Support Matters

Step 1: Understanding the Assessment
We help you understand how Services Australia calculates child support and explain the formula and your options if you disagree. Visit the Child Support Estimator by Services Australia for a general idea of your payment amount.

Step 2: Challenging or Changing an Assessment
If circumstances change or you believe the amount is unfair, we help you file objections or apply for reassessments, provide the right supporting evidence, and navigate the review process with Services Australia or the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT).

Step 3: Private Agreements
If both parents agree, you can make a Binding Child Support Agreement (BCSA) or Limited Child Support Agreement that suits your needs. We help you draft or review agreements, ensure full disclosure and proper legal advice, and avoid common pitfalls that lead to invalid or unenforceable agreements.

Step 4: Enforcing or Ending Agreements
If your ex is refusing to pay, we assist with enforcement through the proper legal channels. If you need to end or vary an agreement, we guide you through the options available.

Step 5: Legal Framework & Compliance
While child support is separate from family court, it still operates within a structured legal framework. Our team ensures every requirement is met before anything is lodged, including legal advice from both parties' independent lawyers, clearly stated amounts and frequency of payment, and proper signing and witnessing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we make our own child support arrangements without going through the government?
Yes, but it's only legally binding if properly documented in a Binding or Limited Child Support Agreement, and both parties follow legal formalities.

Can I stop paying if I lose my job or income drops?
No, not automatically. You must apply for a reassessment with Services Australia and show evidence of your changed circumstances.

What if my ex isn't paying child support?
The Child Support Agency has powers to recover unpaid support. We can also help with private enforcement options if needed.

Is child support linked to parenting time?
Yes. The more time a parent cares for the child, the less they may have to pay. However, the Court focuses on the child's best interests — not financial incentives.

Can child support be part of a property settlement?
It can't replace formal support obligations, but it may be relevant when negotiating financial agreements or consent orders involving children.

Talk to a Child Support Lawyer in Parramatta

Don't let confusion or stress around child support stop you from making the best decisions for your family. At Sultan Legal, we help you navigate your obligations or entitlements with clear, compassionate advice — so you can focus on what matters most. Contact us today to book a confidential consultation and get practical help with child support, private agreements, and more.