Family lawyers

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.