Family lawyers
Child Support Consultants deliver regular training to family lawyers on the ever-changing child support legislation and policy. As subject matter experts with deep knowledge of the child support system, we ensure family lawyers are equipped to manage their clients complex child support matters with confidence. Training with us can also be applied towards continuing professional development points.
CHILD SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Corporate Services / Family Lawyers
THE agreement analysis package
Expert Analysis & Assessment of Binding Child Support Agreements (BCSA)
$950 + GST
This service provides family lawyers with expert analysis and comprehensive assessment of Binding Child Support Agreements (BCSA) before they are executed and submitted for registration with Services Australia Child Support (The Agency).
Turnaround time: 5 business days
- Eligibility Review for Registration with The Agency:
We thoroughly assess the BCSA draft to confirm it meets all eligibility criteria required for successful acceptance and registration with The Agency. - Compliance with the Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989 (CSA Act):
Our experts review the BCSA draft to ensure it does not breach any sections of the CSA Act. We identify any potential issues early, saving time and mitigating the risk of the agreement being invalidated later. - Recommendation of Amendments & Additional Clauses:
Based on our in-depth review, knowledge of The Agency’s processes and guidelines, we provide detailed recommendations for necessary or suggested amendments & additional clauses to enhance the agreement’s clarity and enforceability. -
Strategic Wording Suggestions:
To ensure the BCSA is interpreted correctly by The Agency, we suggest precise wording adjustments. This attention to detail helps prevent complications during the registration process and future administrative processes ensuring the agreement reflects the intentions of both parties and understandable by The Agency. -
Protection of Family Tax Benefit (FTB) & Formula Assessment Impact:
We assess how the agreement may impact your client’s Family Tax Benefit (FTB) and underlying formula assessments. We provide actionable advice to ensure that your client’s financial position is not unintentionally disadvantaged or affected by their child support agreement.
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CHILD SUPPORT MASTERCLASS
Designed for Legal Practitioners & Obtain 1 CPD Point Per Session
$3000 + GST
Or $2000 for smaller firms with up to four participants
Child Support Expert Package
Year-round child support, advice, information and assistance for your family law firm
$10,000 + GST
Enhance your firm's efficiency and productivity in child support matters with our 12-month comprehensive Child Support assistance and support service. Tailored to meet the needs of family law professionals, our service provides the expertise, support, and resources to streamline your child support cases, allowing you to focus on delivering optimal outcomes for your clients in the area of child support.
Service Inclusions:
- Expert Child Support Agreement Review & Recommendations
Get peace of mind with our in-depth review of your child support agreements. Our experts will assess the terms, identify potential issues, and provide actionable recommendations before executing and registering with The Agency. We guarantee a 5-day turnaround for all reviews, ensuring your team can proceed with confidence and efficiency. - Ongoing Support & Consultation
Access continuous guidance and expert advice throughout the 12-month period. Whether it’s a quick question or a more complex issue, you’ll receive personalised support via phone, email, or Zoom to address any child support matters that arise—keeping your firm on track and your clients informed. - Annual Child Support Masterclass Seminar
Stay ahead of changes and developments in child support laws and best practices. Each year, we will deliver our exclusive Child Support Masterclass to your firm, led by an experienced Child Support Consultant. This interactive seminar will equip your team with the latest insights, strategies, and tips to navigate the complexities of child support cases.
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Here’s what they say about working with us...
Thanks to Crystal I now have a correct and affordable assessment that is fair and reasonable. I don’t have a problem with supporting my children however simply could not afford what child support was asking me to pay. With Crystal’s advice and explanation of child support options, she assisted me with applying to have my post separation income applied to my assessment which resulted in my income used in the assessment being reduced by 30%. I can now afford to move forward with my life with enough income to be able to move into my own home and purchase furniture so my kids can come and stay with me. I have now appointed Crystal as my authorised representative to handle all my child support matters and have not looked back! Highly recommend Crystal to anyone who has a child support case, she was so helpful and genuinely cared.
Shane
Townsville, QLD
Crystal was amazing! She helped me understand my child support assessment and explained everything in so much detail that actually made sense. After so many conversations with so many different people at child support, being transferred between different departments and getting no-where, I finally spoke with Crystal and it was like a weight just lifted off my shoulders. After a discussion with Crystal, she gave me options that I never knew about and was never told before. Crystal put me in touch with the right department to escalate the issue I was having and as a result the care decision was overturned and my assessment is now correct, the account fixed and my family tax benefit increased. I now have enough money to buy my kids the things they need and both my child support assessment and family tax benefit assessment are right.
Sarah
Geelong, VIC