De Facto Maintenance

De Facto Maintenance

Family Law

Some of the most common questions our family lawyers get asked are to do with De Facto relationships. 1. What is a De Facto relationship? Section 13A(1) of the Interpretation Act (WA) (1984) (Interpretation Act) defines a De Facto relationship as a relationship (other than a legal marriage) between 2 people who live together in…

Child Support Scheme Assessment

Child Support Scheme Assessment

Child Support, Family Law

Departure from Administrative Assessment under the Child Support Scheme Western Australia An application for a change of assessment can be made to the Child Support Agency (CSA) by either the carer of the child or by the parent liable to pay child support. Before making a change to an administrative assessment the CSA must be…