1.1.M.40 Multi-case cap
Definition
The multi-case cap is calculated on a per child basis and ensures a paying parent (1.1.P.10) with multiple child support cases (1.1.C.80) does not pay more child support (1.1.C.60) for a child than they would if all the children lived in the same household. The cap recognises that the parent may be bearing some of the costs of a child directly through regular or shared care (1.1.R.50) (1.1.S.40) and is adjusted accordingly.
The multi-case cap for each child is the multi-case child costs (1.1.M.50) for the child, multiplied by the costs that the parent does not meet directly through care (1.1.C.10). The methodology to calculate the multi-case cap is below.
- multi-case child costs x (100% − cost percentage) (1.1.C.200)
Example: Amari has 3 children and 2 child support cases. In case 1, child support needs to be assessed for Soraya aged 15, and Estelle aged 12. In case 2, child support needs to be assessed for Leigh aged 6. Amari has ATI (1.1.A.20) of $80,000. The multi case child costs for Amari are $5,468 for Soraya and $4,609 each for Estelle and Leigh.
| Step | Amari’s multi-case cap |
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| Case 1 – multi-case cap |
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| Case 2 – multi-case cap |
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