NSW Child Support Issue with Ex - What to Do?

[Berry]

Well, child support doesn't work like a contract between parties. It's a legal obligation, like income tax and GST, so even if he did say not to pay it, you'd still have to pay it, and likewise, even if he did nothing to pursue the debt earlier, that doesn't mean the debt goes away. The only real exception is if you and he had entered into a binding financial agreement that said otherwise.

I'm not trying to strike the fear into you, more just give you a realistic expectation around the situation, that's all.

Thanks AllForHer...I suspected that...

 

[sammy01]

Yup agree with allforher... realistically he could get this to court. With years of tax returns not done, the magistrate will have a hard time working out who owes who.

I'm willing to bet it won't happen...

 

[AllForHer]

Yes, I do agree that the tax return issue will create problems for the Court in trying to determine what the debt would be, if any.

 

[Berry]

Thanks for the clarity AllForHer...I suspected that was the case. That gives me at least some feeling for how this might play out. I appreciate it