This section provides that there is a presumption that for children under 18 in Ontario that the amount of child support will be based on the applicable table, the number of children and the income of the payor spouse plus “add – ons” pursuant to section 7 of the guidelines. There are exceptions to the automatic application of the guidelines. (more…)
In determining child support under the guildelines, “any amount is determined on the basis of specified information, the most current information is used”. As a result, the payor of child support, will have to provide his more recent income tax returns. If he is employed, he will be required to provide his recent pay stubs. (more…)
Although the Federal Child Support Guidelines were enacted to make the process more objective, in some circumstances there is still discretion by the court as to the quantum of support. As a result, it is important to retain a Toronto family lawyer to assist and ensure that your rights and obligations are being protected.
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The objectives of the Guidelines is to “promote fairness to children” and to “reduce the conflict and tension between spouses, by making the calculation of support more objective” and to “reduce litigation” and to “ensure consistent treatment of spouses and children”. However, since there are several objectives to consider which must be balanced...