Best Child Support Lawyer Sutherland Shire
After separation, one of the most pressing questions parents face is: how will child support be managed? At Wallen Family Law, we practise exclusively in family law and regularly assist Sutherland Shire families with child support assessments, disputes, and agreements.
Why Work With Wallen Family Law?
Exclusive focus on family law
Unlike generalist firms, all of our work is dedicated to parenting, property, divorce, child support, and family law matters. This means our knowledge is deep, current, and tailored to your needs.Led by Principal Solicitor Melody van der Wallen
Melody has over 10 years’ experience in the legal field and a background in property and commercial law. This unique combination gives her strong insight into complex family property settlements, particularly those involving businesses or trusts.Fixed-fee child support agreements
For Binding Child Support Agreements, we offer fixed-fee services so you know the cost upfront.
Child support is generally assessed by Services Australia (Child Support Agency). The formula takes into account:
Each parent’s income,
The level of care provided by each parent,
The age and needs of the children.
Assessments are a starting point, but they don’t always reflect the realities of every family.
Child Support Basics
Options Beyond the Standard Assessment
Parents may choose or need to:
Apply for a change of assessment (e.g. for high schooling or medical costs, or where a parent earns additional income through a company or trust)
Enter into a Binding Child Support Agreement (requires independent legal advice, enforceable, and can cover extras like school fees, private health, or extracurricular activities).
Without a formal agreement, child support arrangements can be uncertain and lead to disputes. With the right advice, parents can create arrangements that are fair, enforceable, and tailored to their children’s needs.
We work with families in the Sutherland Shire and surrounding areas across South Sydney. Whether you need advice on assessments, help drafting an agreement, or guidance on disputes, we’re here to help.
Book a free 15-minute consultation with Wallen Family Law today and speak with a dedicated child support lawyer in the Sutherland Shire.
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We help clients with Parenting & Custody, Spousal Maintenance, and Consent Orders.
We offer Fixed Fee Child options for Child Support matters and Legal Aid support.
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