How Much is Child Support in Ontario?
There is no set amount of child support in Ontario. The quantum of child support in Ontario varies from cases to case, and is determined based on a number of factors listed below. How is Child Support Calculated in Canada? The parent paying child support typically will pay what is called the “table amount”. The […]
Can Child Support Be Cancelled?
Whether child support can or should be cancelled is a complex topic that, like many other areas of law, depends on the circumstances. There is no clear or direct answer as to when child support stops or can be cancelled. A common misunderstanding in Ontario is that child support automatically ends when the child reaches […]
How Long Do You Have to Pay Child Support?
One of the most common questions regarding child support payments is, how long does a parent have to pay child support? The answer to this question depends on the case’s circumstances. The requirement to pay child support ends when a child reaches the age of majority, which in Ontario, Canada, is 18 years old. However, […]
Do Women Pay Child Support?
The idea that women do not have to pay child support is a myth. While historically, a father would make child support payments for the children, this is no longer the standard. Do women have to pay child support? Depending on the circumstances of the divorce or separation, women paying child support is a likely […]
Retroactive Child Support
New Child Support Guidelines came into effect on November 22, 2017. Child support obligations are calculated in accordance with the tables included in the Child Support Guidelines, which can be found here. Some situations allow the Courts to deviate from the prescribed amounts. Can I get retroactive child support payments because the payor has not paid […]
Child Support
A. Do I have to pay child support? Ontario’s Family Law Act and the Federal Divorce Act both state that every parent has an obligation to support his or her child, to the extent that he or she is capable. The parent who has primary care and residence of the child typically incurs most expenses associated […]
