When can the court set a child support amount that is different from the...
Special expenses In addition to the support amount set out in the table, parents who pay support may be required to contribute toward certain added expenses. These expenses may possibly include: the...
View ArticleCan I just agree with my spouse on an amount of child support?
Legally you cannot just agree with your spouse on an amount of child support. In Canada our law says that child support is the right of the child and therefore it cannot be given away by a parent....
View ArticleMy spouse didn’t make their child support payment. Can I refuse them their...
You can never deny or limit the rights of an access parent without an order of the court. In Ontario the law says that support and custody/access issues are not directly related and one parent cannot...
View ArticleMy children are adults now. Do I still have to pay support?
Child support payments are required to be made at least until a child reaches the age of 18. However, even if your child is 18 or older there are some circumstances which may extend the period of time...
View ArticleWhat are the biggest factors affecting amount of child support?
The biggest factors affecting child support are income of the payor and custody of the child. Child support is calculated by looking at the total gross income of the payor parent. The support recipient...
View ArticleWhat are the factors that determine child support?
According the Child Support Guidelines, the income of the payor and which parent has custody of the child are the largest determinants of the amount of child support. First, child support is determined...
View ArticleDo adult children still receive child support?
In some cases, parents are still required to pay child support for adult children (children over the age of 18). The determinants of whether child support is still owed for an adult child include the...
View ArticleWhat do I do if child support isn’t being paid? Can access be refused?
In short, no. Limiting or denying the rights of the other parent is frowned upon by the courts, and should not be done without a court order. The law in Ontario holds that support and access/custody...
View ArticleWhat if my spouse and I agree on the amount of child support?
Canadian law says that child support is a child’s right, and this right cannot be altered by a parent. Legally, child support must be paid pursuant to the Federal Child Support Guidelines, and you...
View ArticleI think my spouse is hiding income in order to pay less child support. What...
Child support is based on the total gross income of the payor parent. This means income before taxes are deducted. A parent must disclose detailed financial information to the court regarding their...
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