WA Still Pay Child Support If I Live Overseas?

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needadvice

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Hi, if I live in Bali and work for an American oil rig company, do I have to pay child support to the mother in Australia?
 

WiserNow

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10 September 2014
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The money is child support and is for the raising of your child. Why would you want to avoid this and disadvantage your child?
 

AllForHer

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In addition to the above, I also add that yes, you are still obligated to pay child support. The law holds that your child does not cease being your responsibility just because you have relocated overseas.