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1.1.A.30 Administrative assessment

Definition

An administrative assessment of child support (1.1.C.60) is a child support assessment (1.1.C.70) that is based on the child support formula (1.1.C.110) (or a change of assessment (1.1.C.50)) rather than a court order.

Act reference: CSA Act section 5(1) 'administrative assessment', Part 5—Administrative assessment of child support

Policy reference: CS Guide Part 2 Child support assessments, 1.1.C.70 Child support assessments, 1.1.C.110 Child support formula, 1.1.C.60 Child support, 1.1.C.50 Change of assessment

Last reviewed: 2 January 2025

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