Child Support
Child support is the right of the child and both parents are responsible for financially supporting their children. The amount of child support to be paid following relationship breakdown is calculated using the Child Support Guidelines and is dependent on the custody arrangement in place. The Guidelines set out a base amount of monthly support, known as the ?table amount?, to be paid based on the payor?s annual income and the number of children. For annual incomes in excess of $150,000.00, the Guidelines set out a formula to determine the table amount of support to be paid. However, the Court has the discretion to increase or decrease the amount of support if it considers it to be ?inappropriate?.
In addition, both parents are expected to contribute to their children?s special and extraordinary expenses, such as childcare, orthodontic work, tutoring and private school tuition, and extraordinary expenses for extracurricular activities such as rep hockey fees. These expenses are paid in proportion to the parents? respective incomes.
Berman Barristers will ensure that as a payee, you are receiving, and as a payor, you are paying, an appropriate amount of child support which is in accordance with the Guidelines.
As well, circumstances frequently change after an order or agreement for child support has been put in place. We assist clients in obtaining variations of child support payments in appropriate circumstances.
To make your initial consultation as effective and efficient as possible, we encourage you to fill out and bring with you our Financial Statements.
|
