CHILD SUPPORT

Under Canadian law, parents are legally required to financially support their children. The amount is generally set by the Federal Child Support Guidelines and is based on the paying parent’s income. If parents share equal parenting time, support may be calculated based on the difference between their incomes. Support usually ends when a child turns 18, but can continue if the child is pursuing higher education and remains dependent.

Child support can be enforced through a court order, a separation agreement, or the Family Responsibility Office. If a parent’s income changes, the support amount may need to be adjusted. At Rogers Law Firm, we guide clients through calculating, enforcing, and varying child support to ensure it is fair, accurate, and in the best interests of the child.

Please refer to the Federal Child Support Guidelines.