When someone close to you dies, it can be a very difficult time, especially if that person is your child or someone you have depended on for emotional or financial support. There are a number of community organisations and services which can help you deal with your grief and loss.
See Where can I find support and assistance?
You can no longer claim child support for children you had with the other parent. This is because child support can only be paid by the natural or adoptive parent.
Child support payments will end for that child. If you have other children you currently receive child support for, payments for them will continue. You or your representative need to tell CSA about this as soon as possible.
If the paying parent has a relevant dependant, and that child dies, CSA needs to be advised as soon as possible. This is because the number of dependent children the paying parent has affects their assessment.
Depending on the court order, you may need to have the order amended to reflect the new circumstances. Please check the order and call the Family Court of Australia if you have any questions.
The Community Services Directory lists a variety of organisations providing information, guidance and support when there has been a death.
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