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Resolve Your Child Support Matter with Confidence and Clarity

When families separate, your children’s wellbeing remains paramount. Our experienced child support lawyers guide you through complex financial arrangements with the confidence that comes from decades of proven expertise.

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Child Support Disputes

When you separate from your partner, proper arrangements need to be made for the financial support of any children of the relationship. Today, most children are covered by the provisions of the Commonwealth Child Support Scheme. The Child Support (Assessment) Act sets out a formula for working out how much child support should be paid. This is known as “an Administrative Assessment”. The Child Support Scheme is administered by the Department of Human Services which is a branch of the Australian Taxation Office.

The Department of Human Services enables parents to make arrangements between themselves for the payment of child support. The parties should keep a proper record of what child support has been paid. The Department of Human Services has powers to take action to recover arrears of child support which includes the power to garnishee a parent’s wage or obtain the benefit of any income tax refunds or other monies due to be paid to the liable parent.

At Bateman Battersby Lawyers Penrith, our experienced team can assist you with all aspects of a child support dispute including:

  • advising you as to how much child support you should receive or pay;
  • providing guidance as to how you can prepare an application to the Department of Human Services;
  • preparing and registering Child Support Agreements;
  • appearing for you in Court.

Our Team

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Oliver Hagen

Senior Lawyer

Kristy Vukovic

Senior Lawyer

Georgia Moxley

Law Clerk

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Our Mission

Since 1991, Bateman Battersby has served as the cornerstone of legal excellence in Western Sydney. We combine institutional knowledge with innovative strategies to provide sophisticated legal services that builds and protects generational success.

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We create comprehensive legal solutions that consider both immediate needs and long-term concerns. Our heritage of excellence ensures that when the stakes are high and the matters are complex, you have proven and reliable advocates in your corner.

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  • Generational Expertise: Three decades of proven results in complex legal matters.
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  • Institutional Knowledge: Deep understanding of Western Sydney's business and legal landscape.
  • Heritage of Trust: Serving families and businesses across Western Sydney for over 40 years.

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“I recently had the pleasure of working with John Bateman, and his secretary Jenni, to purchase a property and a company. I received a high level of care and guidance through the process and their meticulous work was a huge support through an unfamiliar process. I look forward to working with them again in the future.”

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FAQ

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Each of the parents of the child is liable to pay Child Support. Parents must be resident in Australia in order to be liable to pay Child Support in accordance with an administrative assessment by the Department of Human Services. There are special provisions in relation to parents who live overseas.

It is not compulsory to have an administrative assessment by the Department of Human Services. Parents can enter into their own arrangements in relation to Child Support. Alternatively, the parents may enter into a written Child Support Agreement which is registered with the Department of Human Services.

Child Support is calculated under a formula set out in the Child Support (Assessment) Act. The formula requires the liable parent to pay a percentage of their taxable income as Child Support.

The Department of Human Services prefers parents to make arrangements between themselves for the payment of Child Support. If the parties do not agree to do it this way, payments can be collected by the Department of Human Services. Sometimes it is collected from the liable parent’s employer out of their wage or salary.

Oliver Hagen and his team have vast experience in handling child support disputes. We can advise you on how much child support you should receive or pay. We can also provide guidance as to how you can prepare an application to the Department of Human Services. We are also able to prepare and register Child Support Agreements and if necessary appear for you in Court.

How it works

Your legal journey: consultation to resolution

Our comprehensive approach ensures every aspect of your legal matter receives the attention it deserves, with seamless coordination across our legal team.

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Comprehensive Consultation

Understanding the complete picture. We start with a thorough consultation to understand your immediate needs and the bigger picture: your business, family, and long-term goals.

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Multi-Disciplinary Analysis

We look at all relevant legal areas to spot potential issues and build solutions that address the full scope of your matter.

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Execution with precision. We implement your legal solution with careful attention to detail, keeping you informed at every step while managing all the complex legal processes on your behalf.

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Generational legal partnership. Many of our client relationships span decades and generations. We provide ongoing counsel as your circumstances evolve and your needs change.

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