Frequently Asked Questions – What is Child Support and how is it calculated?

Simon Bennett, Managing Director and Solicitor practising in wills, estates and probate law in NSW at Southern Waters Legal

Our experienced Family Law team is bringing a new video series with Frequently Asked Family Law Questions. In our second episode, Leona Bennett and Chloe Malic discuss what is Child Support? And how it is calculated. If you would like to estimate the amount of child support you could receive or pay, you can use the Child Support Care Estimator available here: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/…

Disclaimer: The information contained in this video is provided as general information only. It is not intended to be legal advice and it should not be used or relied on as legal or professional advice.

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