Yes, remarriage of your ex-spouse does not affect your child support obligations in Canada
Child support is a legal obligation that continues regardless of either parent’s marital status. The financial responsibility for supporting your children remains with their biological or adoptive parents, not with any new spouse or partner. This is because child support is considered a fundamental right of the child under Canadian family law.
Several key factors remain unchanged when your ex remarries:
- Your child support payments must continue as ordered by the court
- The amount is still calculated based on the Federal Child Support Guidelines
- Only significant changes in income or the child’s circumstances can modify support amounts
- A new spouse’s income does not affect your support obligations
- Any existing support order remains legally binding