Method statement

Step 1.    Follow steps 1 to 6 in the method statement in section 35 for each parent.

Step 1A. Work out the costs of the child for the day under section 55HA.

Step 1B. If a parent has a positive child support percentage under step 6 of the method statement in section 35, work out the following rate:

             

Step 2.    Work out each parent's multi‑case cap (if any) for the child for the day (see section 55E).

Step 3.    If a parent has a positive child support percentage under step 6 of the method statement in section 35, the annual rate of child support payable by the parent for the child for the day is the lower of:

               (a)     the rate worked out under step 1B of the method statement in this section; and

               (b)     the parent's multi‑case cap (if any) for the child for the day.