Child support paying parents
The best way to avoid debt is to pay the full amount you owe, on time, every month. But if you get behind in your payments or think you are going to have trouble paying on time, please contact us.
How to pay your child support
Paying parents who live in New Zealand have a range of options available for making child support payments. Parents who receive a benefit form Work and Income pay by automatic deductions from their benefit. Other parents can choose from our convenient options of making payments online, automatic payments, posting a cheque or, in person at any Westpac branch.
Overseas payments for child support
Find out the methods of making child support payments from outside New Zealand. Your options include using bank drafts, personal cheques, telegraphic transfer, or a debit or credit card.
Avoiding paying parent debt
Learn how paying parents can avoid a debt by paying your child support in full and on time, and by telling us about any changes in your circumstances that could affect the amount you need to pay.
Penalties on late child support payments
Penalties apply if you do not make your child support payments on time. If your full child support amount is not paid on time, you are charged a penalty of either $5 or 10% of the unpaid amount, whichever is the greater.
Repaying your child support debt
Find out ways to pay your child support debt. If you get behind in your payments, or think you are going to have trouble paying on time, you should contact Child Support immediately.
Date published: 28 Oct 2004
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