About this guide

This factsheet gives an overview of New Zealand child support for parents and other carers. It explains private agreements, voluntary agreements, formula assessments and court orders.

Getting started

Check the requirements for the carer, paying parent and child before applying. Depending on the action, myIR and paper forms are both available options.

Related forms

• Apply for child support – formula assessment (IRD)
• IR102 – Register a voluntary agreement
• IR156 – Recognised care guide

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