Child support Voluntary agreements How does a voluntary agreement work? Child Support Act 1991, ss 48, 49 When two parents can agree to make their own child support agreement, it is called a “voluntary agreement”. The agreement must be in writing, and…
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Child support Child support scheme: The formula assessment Which children are eligible for child support? Child Support Act 1991, ss 2, 5 The child support scheme applies to children and young people under the age of 18, however, an 18-year-old continues to…
Child support When child support will be paid, and who pays it Child Support Act 1991, s 4A Whether you’ll receive or pay child support will depend mainly on: how much you earn compared with the other parent’s income, and how much…
Child support How much child support will be paid How is the amount of child support calculated? Child Support Act 1991, ss 29–31, 36A, Schedule 3 If you’ve been assessed by Inland Revenue as having to pay child support, Inland Revenue calculates…
Child support Challenging child support decisions Child Support Act 1991, ss 90–96 Your right to object to Inland Revenue about child support decisions If you’re unhappy with a decision by Inland Revenue about child support, you can lodge an objection with them…
Child support Departures from the formula assessment Child Support Act 1991, ss 96A, 96B, 96C, 96F, 104, 105 What’s a Departure Order? Either parent, can apply for child support to be worked out on a different basis from the standard formula assessment.…
Child support How child support payments are enforced Child Support Act 1991, ss 130, 131, 134, 153-207 If you don’t pay the child support you’re responsible for, Inland Revenue can take various steps to enforce payment from you. Penalties can be added…
Where to go for more support Community Law Your local Community Law Centre can provide you with free initial legal advice. Find your local Community Law Centre online: communitylaw.org.nz/our-law-centres Access the free “Pregnancy Rights: Your legal options before and after pregnancy” booklet…
Family violence and elder abuse Protection from abuse by family and carers What this chapter covers Protections against family violence The types of relationships covered by family violence laws, kinds of behaviour “family violence” included and different legal tools that can protect…
Protections against family violence Overview “Family violence” includes physical, sexual, psychological and financial abuse, by anyone you are in a “family relationship” with. Both of these terms are explained in more detail below. If you have experienced family violence, the police and…
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