There are many cases where one parent is living in Australia and the other parent is living overseas.

Australiahas reciprocal arrangements with many countries for the collection of child support. The Australian Child Support Agency often has a role in collecting and enforcing payments in these matters.

Even in some cases where Australia does not have reciprocal arrangements with the country where one parent is residing, there may be some options for the carer parent to obtain child support.

This is a complex area of law and legal advice should be obtained in each individual case.

Parents can contact the Child Support Unit of the Legal Services Commission for advice about overseas matters. Enquiries from parents who reside overseas can be directed to lscchildsupportunit@saugov.sa.gov.au