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Navigating the Child Support Maze in Family Law

The child support system has undergone considerable changes since its inception, which have led to complexities in navigating the system. While parents have alternative options in the form of private agreements, are these viable? This session will provide a deep dive into the curr

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About the Podcast

The child support system has undergone considerable changes since its inception, which have led to complexities in navigating the system. While parents have alternative options in the form of private agreements, are these viable? This session will provide a deep dive into the current state of play of the system and what practitioners need to know to consider the best option for their client, including:

  • Process for disputing assessments and managing changing circumstances
  • Private child support arrangements – when should these be considered?
  • Assessing the impact of private arrangements on social security benefits
  • Limited Child Support Agreements:
    • requirements and application
    • limitations to be aware of
  • Binding Child Support Agreements:
    • requirements and application
    • benefits and disadvantages
    • negotiation and drafting tips
    • termination and setting aside: Rake Rake [2018] FCCA 3181; Martyn v Martyn [2020] FamCA 526
  • Proposed reforms to the child support scheme and critical analysis

Presented By

Cath Devine
Barrister, Foley's List Melbourne, Vic

Cath Devine has extensive experience in all areas of Family Law, with a particular interest and expertise in Child Support advice and advocacy. Cath has appeared as junior counsel and on appeal on numerous occasions. Cath has a reputation as a fearless and forceful advocate for her clients, and also on behalf of children when she appears as Counsel for the Independent Children's Lawyer.

Cath is a qualified mediator and arbitrator.

Cath is also currently an Adjunct Lecturer in the Masters of Laws program at the College of Law.

CPD Information

0.4 CPD units

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