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Child Support Act 1991

Jurisdiction of courts in relation to child support and domestic maintenance - Suspension orders

116: Urgent maintenance orders

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“Urgent child support payments are no longer available”

The law about urgent maintenance orders in the Child Support Act 1991 has been removed. This part of the law no longer exists. It was taken out of the act on 1 April 2021. This means you can’t use this section anymore if you need help with urgent child support.

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Family and relationships > Children and parenting
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Part 7 Jurisdiction of courts in relation to child support and domestic maintenance
Suspension orders

116Urgent maintenance orders (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 116: repealed, on , by section 39 of the Child Support Amendment Act 2021 (2021 No 6).