2.4.3: When a modified formula should be used

Context

CSA must use a modified formula to make a child support assessment in certain circumstances.

Legislative references

Division 2 of Part 5 Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989

Explanation

The formula CSA uses to calculate child support payable is modified if:

• the payer has a high income,
• the payee is a parent of the child and the payee's income is higher than the disregarded amount,
• care is shared or divided between parents,
• the payee is not the child's parent and they have claimed child support from both the child's parents,
• the payer is liable to pay 2 or more payees,
• the payer or payee has contravened a court order for residence or contact for the child.

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Issued 23 December 2003

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