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Where parents are not sharing parenting responsibilities (custody and access), the child support Guidelines only takes into consideration the paying parent’s income. The income of parent receiving the child support cheque is irrelevant for the purpose of calculations. This is based on the assumption that the parent who frequently cares for the child, already provides maximum contributions towards their financial support.
Where parents are sharing parenting responsibilities (custody and access), the child support guidelines will take into consideration both parent’s income.
Child support is different for each province and territory. The calculation of child support is based on where the paying parent lives. For example, if the paying parent lives in Ontario, then Province of Ontario Support Guidelines will be considered for the purpose of calculating child support. In the event, the payor parent lives outside of Canada, then as a general rule, Ontario’s table are used for convenience purposes. The table has online calculating tools that will help the parents to figure the exact amount of child support.
The tables automatically sets the monthly amount for child support and this amount is typically non negotiable. However, the Court has the power to change this amount according to the facts and circumstances of each case. Child support covers the basic necessities for the ordinary conduct of life. A Judge may increase the child support by considering other expenses like daycare or school.
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