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Child Support Act 1991

Payment of financial support - Payments by Commissioner

145: Payment to spouses or other partners

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“Money for supporting a spouse or partner goes directly to them”

When the Commissioner receives money for domestic maintenance to support someone, they must give all of that money to the person it’s meant for. This happens according to the rules set out in this part of the law. The money is to help support a spouse or partner.

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Part 9 Payment of financial support
Payments by Commissioner

145Payment to spouses or other partners

  1. All money received by the Commissioner by way of domestic maintenance towards the support of any person shall be paid to that person in accordance with this Part.

Notes
  • Section 145 heading: amended, on , by section 3 of the Child Support Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 6).
  • Section 145: amended, on , by section 3 of the Child Support Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 6).
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