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1.1.L.40 Limited child support agreement

Definition

A limited child support agreement is a type of child support agreement where the parties decide on the rate of child support (1.1.C.60) and how it is to be provided.

There must be an administrative assessment (1.1.A.30) in place for the relevant children before a limited child support agreement can be accepted by the Registrar. The rate of child support payable under a limited child support agreement cannot be less than the rate payable under the relevant administrative assessment on the day the agreement is submitted for acceptance.

A limited child support agreement can be accepted by the Child Support Registrar without the need for the parties to seek independent legal advice.

Act reference: CSA Act section 5(1)-'limited child support agreement', section 80E Making limited child support agreements

Policy reference: CS Guide 2.7.1 What is a child support agreement? 1.1.A.70 Annual rate, 1.1.C.60 Child support

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