#### 26 Requirements of applications where there are joint carers If 2 or more persons (joint carers) jointly have care of a child, then only one of the joint carers may apply for administrative assessment of child support for the child. If one of those joint carers is a parent of the child, the joint carer who applies must be that parent.

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Section 26 - Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989 - Requirements of applications where there are joint carers — Zoe