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Appeals Against Child Support Assessments

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In some circumstances if you are not satisfied with the response the Child Support Agency (CSA) provides to your objections you may be able to appeal that decision. An appeal may be lodged with the Social Security Appeals Tribunal (SSAT).

 
The SSAT will hear appeals on the CSA’s decision including upon the following:
  • A refusal to make an Assessment;
  • The decision as to the particulars of a child support assessment, namely:
  • The adjusted taxable income of each parent;
  • The amount a parent necessarily needs from that income for self support;
  • The child support income of each parent;
  • The split of care for the particular child between both parents;
  • The costs of each child; and
  • The annual rate of child support.
  • A refusal to change an assessment based on certain discretionary factors;
  • To accept or refuse a child support agreement;
  • To terminate a limited financial agreement; and
  • A refusal to accept an objection out of time.
 
The SSAT is meant to provide a quick, just and informal determination of all appeals by a completely independent body. As soon as possible after an appeal is received the SSAT will review the application and contact the other parent to arrange a hearing date. We will make sure that your case is correctly presented to the SSAT. We have experience in conducting appeals of administrative decisions and will ensure that you have the best chance of achieving a fair outcome.
 
There are a number of different ways your appeal can be lodged with the SSAT and we can advise you of the most effective for your circumstances. There is a time limit on your ability to appeal a CSA decision so if you have any questions about your Assessment please contact us as soon as possible.
 
If either the CSA or the SSAT has made an error of law when conducting your assessment or a review of some part of that assessment you may apply to have that decision reviewed by the Federal Court. We have experience in conducting appeals of this nature in the Federal Court and can advise you on your prospects of success at an early stage.
 
Call one of our Family Lawyers for free initial telephone advice on your circumstances on 95258688.

Key People

sutherland shire lawyer greg dicksonGreg Dickson 

primary area of practice is litigation. In 1993, he became one of the first solicitors in New South Wales to achieve Accreditation as a Specialist in Family Law and Property Relationships Act Law. Greg is the head of our Family Law Division but also practices extensively in commercial and general litigation ...read more

sutherland shire lawyer kevin dwyerKevin Dwyer 

can advise you upon and conduct all Family Law and De Facto Relationship matters in the Family Courts at Sydney, Wollongong and Parramatta. Kevin can also assist you in Criminal Law and appear in Local Courts all over New South Wales in AVO and criminal proceedings as well as ...read more

Amanda DoringAmanda Doring 

is a Family Law Accredited Specialist with extensive experience drafting binding financial agreements and conducting urgent applications in the Family Court and Federal Magistrate’s Court as well as De Facto proceedings in the Supreme, District and Local Courts ...read more

Lisa O'Leary 

operates predominantly in the area of Family Law and De Facto Relationship dispute resolution in the Family Court, the Federal Magistrates Court, the Local and Supreme Court or by alternative dispute resolution procedures ...read more 

Nicola Morgan 

Nicola joined Warren McKeon Dickson in January 2009 as the recipient of the Warren McKeon Dickson Work Integrated Learning Scholarship offered in conjunction with the University of Wollongong.  ...read more 

 

 

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