You can apply to permanently stop paying child support if the child was conceived because you were sexually assaulted.
There does not need to be a conviction for you to get this exemption, but you will need to show that an offence took place. For example, a police report or letter from your doctor.
If you were under 16 at the time of the assault, you do not need to provide evidence.
Before you start
You'll need:
- your IRD number
- your postal address and contact details
- the name of the child the exemption will apply to
- any supporting details and documentation, like a report from ACC, the police or a social worker, or a letter from Victim Support, your doctor or a church rep.
Download and fill in the form
You can complete this form online, or print it and fill it in by hand. Make sure to save your details.
Send us the form in myIR
Attach your completed form to a message in myIR, telling us that it's for child support.
You do not need to sign the form when you send it in myIR.
If you do not have myIR, you can send us your signed form by post.
Child Support
PO Box 39010
Wellington Mail Centre
Lower Hutt 5045
What happens next
We'll review your application and will contact you if we need any further information.
We'll send you a letter saying if you met the requirements for an exemption. If you did, we’ll also send a letter showing you have nothing to pay for that child.
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