According to Part VII, Division 7, Subdivision F of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), a child becomes ineligible to receive child maintenance payments:
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when the child turns 18 (unless the child is disabled)
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upon the death of the child
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upon the death of the person liable to pay for maintenance
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upon the death of the person liable to receive the payments
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if the child is married, adopted or enters into a de-facto relationship.
An exception applies to the circumstance where the person liable to receive the payments has passed away. It may be specified that the order is to be in force after the death of the person entitled to receive payments. In such a case, payments must continue. Furthermore, the orders must specify who is to receive the payments upon the death of the person originally liable to receive the payments.
How can Prime Lawyers help you?
If you are seeking child support for your child, the family lawyers at Prime Lawyers can assist you. We can advise you as to whether your child is eligible and will work to ensure that you receive any child support that you are entitled to.