The Child Support Act sets out that each parent is responsible for the arrangement and payment of maintenance (child support) for their child or children, and a failure to pay would be a breach of the Child Support Act.
Child maintenance is about providing help with a child's everyday living costs. This includes things like food and clothes, and helping to provide a home for your child or children. It is payable where the child is under 16 years of age or under 20 if they are in approved education or training.
You can read more about child maintenance in our guide - Wikivorce Guide to Child maintenance
