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2.5.1 Income estimates for a year of income

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Child support assessments are generally based on both parents’ ATI (1.1.A.20) from the last relevant financial year and the level of care they provide for their children. If a parent’s income has reduced by 15% or more from the income used in their assessment, they can elect for their assessment to be based on an estimate of their current income.

The information relating to income estimates applies to WA ex-nuptial cases from a later date than for other cases. See 1.3.2.40 for details of the date from which various provisions had effect for WA ex-nuptial cases.

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