The Child Support Act is an Act of the

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that was passed in 1991. It was passed to reform the legislation around domestic maintenance payments that, at the time, was perceived as being ineffective. The new legislation enabled custodial parents and caregivers to apply directly to the Inland Revenue Department for assistance in gathering and being paid

child support Child support (or child maintenance) is an ongoing, periodic payment made by a parent for the financial benefit of a child (state or parent, caregiver, guardian) following the end of a marriage or other similar relationship. Child maintenance is ...

that was owed by a liable parent, rather than needing to hold a Court Hearing.

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Child Support Act on New Zealand Legislation

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