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Child Support
In Ontario, Canada, child support is a payment made by a parent to the other parent to help cover the costs of raising their child. The purpose of child support is to ensure that the child has access to the financial resources they need to meet their basic needs, such as food, clothing, and shelter.
In Ontario, the amount of child support that a parent is required to pay is determined using the province’s Child Support Guidelines. The Guidelines provide a formula for calculating the amount of child support based on the parents’ incomes and the number of children they have.
The Child Support Guidelines also set out special rules for determining the amount of child support in certain situations, such as when the parents have split custody of the child or when the parents have a high income.
In addition to the basic amount of child support calculated using the Guidelines, a court may also order a parent to pay additional amounts for things like extracurricular activities, health-related expenses, and child care costs.
If a court orders one parent to pay child support, the payments will typically be made on a regular basis, such as monthly or quarterly. The amount of child support may be reviewed and adjusted over time based on changes in the circumstances of the parents and the child.
In conclusion, child support in Ontario is a payment made by a parent to the other parent to help cover the costs of raising their child. The amount of child support is determined using the province’s Child Support Guidelines, which provide a formula for calculating the amount of child support based on the parents’ incomes and the number of children they have. A court may also order additional amounts for things like extracurricular activities and child care costs.
