Register now for child support seminars

08/10/2007

Australia's Child Support Scheme is undergoing radical change, the biggest since its inception in 1989.� New formulae and new rules will change the effect of the Scheme. New consent arrangements and a completely new system for determination will operate.

The Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia, in conjunction with the Child Support Agency, will present�the National Seminar Series on the Child Support Reforms commencing in Melbourne on Monday, 15 October 2007.�The seminars will be held in 18 locations across Australia.� Topics covered will include:

> the new formulae > changes to s117 – Departure Orders > Child Support Agreements > change of assessment process > Social Security Appeals Tribunal > international issues > payee enforcement.

The seminar and associated handbook (free to each registrant) is designed to help lawyers understand and advise clients about the new scheme.�Register early as places are limited at each venue.

Download a registration brochure.� The brochure is also available on the Family Law Section's website at http://www.familylawsection.org.au/

8 October 2007