It is the legal responsibility of parents to financially support their children up to and until they become adults. The amount payable is determined after careful consideration of several factors, primarily the income of the parent who will be paying the child support, and the number of children that will benefit from the support. While the determination is fair, missed child support payments are not uncommon in Australia and all across the globe.

The British have a phrase that describes resilience in the face of adversity. They say that you have to exhibit a 'stiff upper lip', and popular culture would dictate that you simply deal with any adverse circumstances and get on with your life. However, that is not always the best course of action, especially if you have suffered a psychological or stress-related illness as a result of an experience at work.