Child Support

When parents separate, child support becomes a significant issue that needs to be addressed. This insight explains how the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) determines child support obligations between separated parents in New Zealand. It covers key topics, including child support agreements, formula assessments, and the enforcement of child support. Which children are covered under the […]

In New Zealand, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) handles child support assessments, and understanding how to challenge IRD’s decisions is crucial for parents who feel that the assessment does not accurately reflect their situation. This insight provides an overview of the options available, to challenge IRD’s child support assessment including lodging an objection or applying