Are sports included in child support?

Sports and recreational activities are typically considered special or extraordinary expenses separate from basic child support While basic child support covers everyday necessities, extracurricular activities like sports usually fall under section 7 expenses in Canadian family law. These additional costs are generally shared between parents proportionally based on their incomes. Common sports-related expenses that parents may share include: Registration fees for sports leagues and teams Equipment and uniforms Training camps and clinics Travel expenses for tournaments Private coaching or lessons Parents must typically agree on these expenses beforehand, and the activities should be reasonable considering the family's financial circumstances and the child's needs and interests. If parents cannot agree, they may need to seek guidance from the court to determine if the expense is necessary and reasonable.

"Sports Costs in Child Support: Section 7 Expenses Explained"

Sports and recreational activities are typically considered special or extraordinary expenses separate from basic child support

While basic child support covers everyday necessities, extracurricular activities like sports usually fall under section 7 expenses in Canadian family law. These additional costs are generally shared between parents proportionally based on their incomes.

Common sports-related expenses that parents may share include:

Registration fees for sports leagues and teams
Equipment and uniforms
Training camps and clinics
Travel expenses for tournaments
Private coaching or lessons

Parents must typically agree on these expenses beforehand, and the activities should be reasonable considering the family’s financial circumstances and the child’s needs and interests. If parents cannot agree, they may need to seek guidance from the court to determine if the expense is necessary and reasonable.