Adult child maintenance: what happens when my child turns 18?
With a child turning 18, many parents have questions about what happens next with child support. Does it automatically end?…
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Child support plays a vital role in ensuring children have the stability, care, and resources they need after parents separate. At Lander Solicitors Queensland, our experienced child support lawyers help parents put fair and practical arrangements in place that give your child the security they need now, while setting them up for the brightest possible future ahead.
Navigating child support can be complicated. There are different ways to arrange it, and the right path depends on your family’s circumstances. As experienced child support lawyers, we’re here as your partner through the process, helping you understand your options, avoid common pitfalls, and reach an agreement that’s fair, practical, and always focused on your child’s best interests.
Parents can choose between:
Private agreements can give you more say in how support is spent, for example covering school fees, medical costs, extracurricular activities, or creating a savings fund for your child’s future.
Because every family’s circumstances are different, it’s essential to get independent legal and financial advice before deciding which option best serves your child’s needs.
No. While many parents start with a CSA assessment, you can make a private limited or binding child support agreement if both parents agree on the terms.
Yes. Agreements can include specific expenses like private school fees, uniforms, medical costs, extracurricular activities, and even savings or trust funds for the child’s future.
If you have a CSA assessment, they can enforce payment. If you have a private agreement, you may need to register it with the CSA or take enforcement action through the Court.
Yes. CSA assessments can be reassessed if your situation changes. Private agreements can be updated if both parents agree, and in some cases, the court can vary or set aside agreements.
Child support is about financial arrangements for a child’s needs. Parenting orders cover care arrangements such as where a child lives, time spent with each parent, and major decision-making.
The right child support arrangement provides stability, consistency, and the resources your child needs to flourish. Our Brisbane child support lawyers will help you put an agreement in place that works for your family today and supports their future.
With a child turning 18, many parents have questions about what happens next with child support. Does it automatically end?…