Stanmore Child Support Lawyers

Are You Struggling to Make Ends Meet Because Your Ex Isn't Paying the Child Support They're Supposed To?

FletchLaw, Stanmore child support lawyers, takes firm action to enforce your entitlements and make sure your children receive the financial support they deserve — because your children shouldn’t pay the price for your ex’s failure to meet their obligations.

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4.9 Are You Facing Any of These Common Child Support Concerns?

My ex simply isn't paying — and I don't know what I can do about it.

When a parent refuses to pay child support, there are real legal consequences available — and we know how to pursue them. From enforcement through Services Australia to court proceedings where necessary, we’ll take the steps needed to recover what your children are owed and make it much harder for your ex to simply walk away from their obligations.

I think my child support assessment is wrong — but I don't know how to challenge it.

The Services Australia formula doesn’t always produce the right result — particularly where one parent’s true income is not accurately reflected in the assessment. A change of assessment application allows you to challenge the formula outcome on specific grounds. We’ll assess your situation and advise you on whether you have grounds to apply and how to build the strongest possible case.

My ex's income has changed significantly — does that affect what they're required to pay?

Yes. Child support is based on both parents’ incomes, and a significant change in either parent’s financial position can affect the assessment. If your ex’s income has increased — or if they are deliberately earning less to reduce their liability — there are mechanisms available to ensure the assessment reflects their true financial capacity. We’ll advise you on the options and help you pursue the right one.

I'm paying child support but I've taken on more of the parenting time — shouldn't that be reflected in what I pay?

Absolutely. Child support is directly linked to the percentage of care each parent provides. If your parenting arrangements have changed but the assessment hasn’t been updated, you may be paying more than you should. We’ll help you ensure the assessment accurately reflects your current care arrangements and advise on the process for having it corrected.

My ex is self-employed and I suspect they're underreporting their income to reduce their payments.

This is one of the most common — and most frustrating — situations in child support matters. When a self-employed parent has control over how their income is structured and declared, the standard assessment can significantly underestimate their true earning capacity. We know how to identify this, how to gather the evidence, and how to present a compelling change of assessment application that addresses it directly.

I want to make a private child support agreement — but I'm not sure how to make it legally binding.

A private child support agreement can provide more flexibility and certainty than the standard Services Australia assessment — but only if it is properly documented. A binding child support agreement requires both parties to obtain independent legal advice before signing. We’ll draft an agreement that reflects your arrangement accurately and meets all the legal requirements to be enforceable.

Meet Simon Fletcher

Child support disputes are rarely just about money — they are about the day-to-day reality of raising children after separation, and the frustration of watching your ex fail to meet obligations that directly affect your children’s lives.

Simon Fletcher and the FletchLaw team have helped Stanmore parents cut through the complexity of child support — enforcing entitlements, challenging unfair assessments, and making sure arrangements reflect what is actually happening in families rather than what one parent claims on paper.

Your first conversation with us costs nothing. No obligation, no pressure — just honest advice about your situation and what can be done about it.

Book your free telephone consultation now.

How We Can Help You With Your Child Support Matter

We'll review your current child support assessment and give you an honest opinion on whether it accurately reflects your circumstances — and whether there are grounds to challenge it.

We'll advise on and prepare change of assessment applications — including cases involving self-employed parents, complex income structures, or a parent who is deliberately earning less to reduce their liability.

We'll take enforcement action where your ex is failing to pay — including pursuing the matter through Services Australia and, where necessary, through court proceedings.

We'll advise on the interaction between child support and parenting arrangements — making sure changes in care time are properly reflected in the assessment.

We'll prepare binding child support agreements that give both parties certainty and flexibility beyond what the standard formula provides — properly documented and legally enforceable.

We'll advise payors who believe their assessment is unfair — including those who have taken on significantly more parenting time or whose financial circumstances have genuinely changed.

We'll assist with departure applications to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal where a Services Australia decision needs to be reviewed.

We'll advise on the termination of child support — including when and how assessments end, and what happens when a child turns 18 or finishes secondary school.

We'll coordinate child support advice with your broader family law matter — making sure your child support arrangements are consistent with your parenting orders and overall financial settlement.

The 3 Step FletchLaw Process

Book Your Free, No-Obligation Consultation

Call us today and speak directly with an experienced family lawyer who will listen to your situation, review your current arrangements, and give you an honest assessment of your options. No pressure, no cost, no commitment — just clear, practical advice about what can be done.

We Take Action While You Focus on Your Children

Once you decide to work with us, we take care of everything — from preparing applications and gathering evidence to negotiating with the other party and pursuing enforcement where needed. You focus on your children; we focus on the legal process.

Your Children Receive the Support They're Entitled To

With a fair, properly documented, and enforceable child support arrangement in place, you can move forward knowing your children's financial needs are being met — and that if your ex fails to comply, there are clear consequences.

Take the First Step — Book Your Free Consultation Now.

Our free consultations are relaxed, confidential conversations designed to help you understand your options — at your own pace, with no commitment required. Here’s what you can expect:

A warm, judgment-free conversation — A safe space to share your situation openly and get clear, honest advice without any pressure to proceed.
An honest review of your current assessment — A clear assessment of whether your current child support arrangement is accurate, fair, and reflects your actual circumstances.
Practical advice on your enforcement options — If your ex is not paying, we’ll explain exactly what steps are available and how quickly we can act on your behalf.
Guidance for payors as well as recipients — If you believe you are paying more than is fair, we’ll assess your situation honestly and advise on the grounds available to you.
The space to ask anything — Whether it’s about assessments, enforcement, private agreements, self-employed parents, or the interaction with parenting arrangements, this is your chance to get real answers from an experienced family lawyer.

Ready to take the first step? Call us today to book your free consultation — we're here to help.

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What to Expect When You Work with FletchLaw

Free initial consultation with no obligation

You can meet us, ask questions, and get a feel for whether we’re the right fit without spending a penny or committing to anything.

Transparent billing with detailed invoices

Every charge is clearly explained so you always know what you’re paying for and why — no surprises.

Over 20 years specialising in family law

We’ve handled child support matters of every complexity — from straightforward enforcement to contested change of assessment applications involving significant income disputes.

Local Stanmore-based firm who understands the Inner West community

We’re not some big impersonal city firm — we’re your neighbours, and we understand the families and lives of the people we serve.

Direct access to your solicitor, not just paralegals or assistants

You’ll work directly with an experienced lawyer who knows your matter inside and out — not a different face every time you call.

Plain English explanations at every step

No confusing legal jargon — we explain everything clearly so you always understand what’s happening and what comes next.

Experience with complex and disputed income situations

We know how to identify and address situations where a parent’s true income is not accurately reflected in their child support assessment — including self-employed and business-owning parents.

Coordinated advice across child support and parenting matters

We make sure your child support arrangements are consistent with your parenting orders and overall family law settlement — because the two are closely connected.

Advice for both recipients and payors

We provide fair, experienced advice to both parents — because child support arrangements need to be genuinely reasonable for everyone involved.

References available from past clients

Hear directly from parents who’ve been through this with us and came out the other side with arrangements that are fair, enforceable, and working properly.

Serving the Stanmore & Inner West Community

At FletchLaw, we aren’t just legal practitioners — we are part of the local fabric. We believe that providing the best family law support requires a deep understanding of the community our clients call home. From our offices on Parramatta Road in the heart of Stanmore, we provide accessible, compassionate, and expert legal counsel to local families.

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Ready to Take the First Step?

Book your free, no-obligation consultation today and find out exactly what you’re entitled to — and how we can make sure your children receive the support they deserve.