When will a court order no child support?

Courts rarely order zero child support as parents have a legal obligation to financially support their children Under Canadian family law, child support is a fundamental right of the child and courts are extremely reluctant [...]

When will a court order no child support?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-08-26T21:02:32-04:00

Do I have to pay child support even if we were never married or haven’t lived together long enough to be considered common-law partners?

Child support obligations exist regardless of parents' marital or relationship status In Canada, the legal obligation to provide child support is based solely on being a biological or adoptive parent, not on the relationship between [...]

Do I have to pay child support even if we were never married or haven’t lived together long enough to be considered common-law partners?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-08-26T16:50:37-04:00

Will I still owe child support if my ex remarries?

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 [...]

Will I still owe child support if my ex remarries?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-08-26T16:49:26-04:00

What happens if I fail to pay child support?

Failing to pay child support can result in serious legal and financial consequences in Canada When you fail to meet child support obligations, the Family Responsibility Office (FRO) or provincial enforcement agency has significant legal [...]

What happens if I fail to pay child support?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-08-26T16:48:21-04:00

What is the formula for calculating child support?

Child support in Canada is calculated using the Federal Child Support Guidelines based on income and number of children. The Federal Child Support Guidelines provide standardized calculations for child support payments across Canada. The basic [...]

What is the formula for calculating child support?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-08-26T16:47:19-04:00

Do I declare child support on taxes?

Child support payments are not taxable income in Canada and do not need to be declared on tax returns In Canada, child support payments are considered tax-neutral, which means they have no impact on your [...]

Do I declare child support on taxes?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-08-26T16:45:59-04:00