Change of assessment: Reason 5

The assessment is not fair because the children, you (the payee) or someone else has received, or will receive, money, goods or property from the paying parent for the benefit of the children.

Both you and the paying parent may apply under this reason

Things I should know

• The fact that you received more than half the property in the property settlement is not itself a reason for a change of assessment. The paying parent must be able to show that the payment or transfer of property was made specifically to the child, or alternatively, that a specific portion of the property was transferred to you for the benefit of the child. The property settlement would normally state this clearly.
• If CSA is collecting child support from the paying parent and they are paying for some of your expenses (such as utilities or for the children's necessary medical expenses) then CSA may be able to credit these amounts. These are called Non-Agency Payments. Contact CSA to find out more.
• This reason may be appropriate if the paying parent is seeking an adjustment to the assessment for the future, and for ongoing support, rather than an immediate credit for payments.

Supporting documents

• A court order which specifies that a property settlement has been made for the benefit of the children, or a copy of a written agreement made by you and the other parent.
• Receipts for payments made, future payments, and /or records of property transfers for the benefit of the children.
• Receipts for payments to another person.
• Documents which show the value of property given or transferred.

When could I apply under this reason?

Example

Your property settlement transferred money into a bank account in the children's names for their benefit.

When could the other parent apply under this reason?

Example

The paying parent is paying off the mortgage on the house where your children live, and you have not yet had a property settlement.

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