| Changes to Child Support Scheme to take effect
Are you a separated parent who pays or receives child support? You should be aware of the recent changes to the Child Support Scheme due to take effect as of July 1, 2008. Minister for Human Services, Senator Joe Ludwig said “It’s a fairer and more balanced formula, based on the actual cost of raising children in today’s society”. “The new Scheme aims to meet the best interests of children, reduce conflict between parents and ensure child support is paid in full and on time,”
said Senator Ludwig. The most significant change to the Child Support Scheme is the use of a new formula to calculate child support payments. Visit their site for more information on the new formula. The Child Support Agency has released a publication, titled Parent’s Guide to Child Support, to help separated parents to understand changes to the Child Support Scheme. A copy of Parent’s Guide to Child Support is available from their site. | 
