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Australian separation document · plain-English self-service
Shared Child Expenses Plan
A practical plan for separated parents covering ordinary costs, school and childcare, health, activities, approval of unusual expenses, receipts and reimbursements. It is not a binding child support agreement.
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$24.50$49
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Direct answer
A shared child expenses plan records the practical contribution, approval, receipt and reimbursement process separated parents agree. It is not a child support assessment or binding child support agreement.
What this document actually does
- Records the agreed contribution method for ordinary child-related expenses.
- Sets approval rules for school, childcare, activities, health and unexpected costs.
- Creates a practical process for receipts, reimbursements, payment dates and reviews.
- Keeps the plan separate from a Services Australia assessment.
- States clearly that it is not a limited or binding child support agreement.
Legal jobPractical expense-sharing plan
Court filed?No
Legal effectNot a binding child support agreement
What it does not do
Replacing a Services Australia assessment or creating a binding child support agreement without independent advice. Claim Done prepares self-service documents from the facts and arrangements supplied; it does not represent either person or decide the outcome for them.
The process
From separate positions to agreed wording
Record the exact facts
Names, dates, values, responsibilities and arrangements come from the people involved. Missing facts are not invented.
Review and finalise
Invite the other person, agree each topic, then confirm the complete wording.
Included collaboration dashboard
Both people see the same topics—but keep separate control.
The buyer sends a secure email invitation. Each person records their own position. Either can propose exact joint wording. A topic turns green only after both accept it, and final confirmation is separate again.
The invitation does not expose the buyer’s account, payment information or private documents.
Start the shared process →Home and occupancyPerson 1 position · Person 2 positionAgreed by both
Accounts and debtsProposed joint wordingWaiting for the other person
Children and handoversEach person can propose a changeSeparate acceptance required
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After the document is final, add the signers from your dashboard. Each person receives a private link to review the exact frozen PDF, type or draw their signature and expressly confirm their intent. When everyone signs, all parties receive one completed PDF with its electronic execution page and evidence certificate.
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What we ask
Specific questions, not a blank legal form
- Can both parents discuss and disagree freely without pressure, threats or fear?
- What are both parents’ full names?
- What are the children’s first names and ages?
- What regular contributions and ordinary expenses have you agreed?
- How will you share school, childcare, health, activities and other special expenses?
- Which expenses need advance agreement, and how quickly should the other parent respond? (optional)
- How will receipts, reimbursements and reviews be handled?
Questions people ask before buying
Shared Child Expenses Plan FAQs
How much does the Child Expenses Plan cost?
A flat $49 AUD, including GST. There is no card required to start, no subscription and no hourly rate — you see the full summary of your answers before you pay.
How long does it take?
There are 7 questions, which take a few minutes to answer. The draft is usually ready in about 5 minutes after payment, any time of day.
When do I get the document?
The draft of your Shared Child Expenses Plan is usually ready in about 5 minutes. You read it on your dashboard and can change the wording; once you confirm it, the final PDF is available to download and emailed to you.
What if I need changes?
You read the full Child Expenses Plan on your dashboard first. You can change the wording or ask for a redraft, with unlimited edits and 2 redrafts included, then confirm it and the final PDF is yours to download and keep.
Does it work in my state?
Yes. The Shared Child Expenses Plan is drafted to the law of the state or territory the matter is in — NSW, Victoria, Queensland, WA, SA, Tasmania, the ACT and the NT — citing the right Act, regulator and tribunal or court for that state.
Is this a binding child support agreement?
No. Binding child support agreements require each party to receive independent legal advice. This product records a practical expense-sharing process only.
Can we still use Services Australia?
Yes. The plan does not prevent a child support assessment or change Services Australia powers.
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Primary sources
Built around the official Australian process
The information and suitability boundaries on this page are grounded in official Court guidance. Court forms, filing fees and procedures can change, so the customer pack links back to the current source.
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