Sorting out child support after separation can feel confusing and overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. In this episode, we break down the essentials in plain language so single mums can feel clearer, calmer, and more confident about their next steps. 📖 What you’ll learn: ~ How child support is calculated in Australia ~ Your options: private agreements vs. Services Australia ~ What to do if payments are late or not made ~ When to seek legal advice ~ Tips for keeping things child-focused and manageable 💛 This is information, not legal advice. For personalised support, connect with Services Australia or a community legal centre. 🔗 Links & Resources: * Services Australia – Child Support - https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/learning-about-child-support?context=60015 * Beanstalk Mums Blog - https://beanstalkmums.com.au/ ⌚ Timestamps: 00:00 Why child support feels so overwhelming 01:15 The basics: how it’s calculated 05:40 Option 1: Private agreements 09:20 Option 2: Services Australia 14:00 What to do when payments are late 18:30 Legal advice and red flags 22:00 Tiny Tool for today 24:00 Resources & gentle CTA 🤗 If this helped, share with a mum who’s navigating child support. For more tools and support, join The Vine community https://www.facebook.com/groups/SingleMumVine 👉 Subscribe for more real talk and tools for single mums subscribepage.io/beanstalkmumslifehackgifts