skip to content

Refine results


Search by

Search by Algolia
Law Handbook banner image

Child support

The term ‘child support’ refers to the financial support provided for children by parents who do not live together. The law says that both parents (including same sex parents) have an obligation to financially support their children.

The amount that should be paid depends on a number of variables, including:

  • the adjusted taxable income of each parent;
  • the costs of children (based on Australian research);
  • the level of care each parent provides for the children; and
  • whether either parent supports other children who they have a legal duty to support.
Child support  :  Last Revised: Mon Jan 18th 2021
The content of the Law Handbook is made available as a public service for information purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for legal advice. See Disclaimer for details. For free and confidential legal advice in South Australia call 1300 366 424.