25Persons who may apply—parents

25 Persons who may apply—parents

A parent (the applicant) of a child may apply to the Registrar under this section for administrative assessment of child support for the child if: (a) the applicant applies for both parents to be assessed in respect of the costs of the child; and (b) the applicant is not living with the other parent as his or her partner on a genuine domestic basis (whether or not legally married to the other parent); and (c) the applicant complies with any applicable requirements of section 26 (dealing with joint care situations) and section 26A (dealing with children cared for under child welfare laws).

Note: A parent by whom child support is payable must be a resident of Australia on the day on which the application is made (see section 29A).