must give a child as much contact as possible with both parents if the contact is in the child’s best interests. The court must consider whether a parent who wants custody is willing to encourage contact with the other parent for the child’s benefit.
Child Support & How Do I Calculate It?
Both parents have an obligation to support their children financially, according to each parent’s income. When parents separate, the parent with custody usually receives child support payments from the other parent for the children’s financial needs. Child support amounts are determined according to the Federal Child Support Guidelines , which have tables for each province and territory in Canada. You should use the table for the province in which the paying parent lives.
When child support ends?
Child support usually continues as long as the child is a dependant. This can be until the child reaches the age of majority on his/her 19th birthday. A judge may also order that child support continue for a longer period if necessary, for example, if the child is attending university or has a disability that prevents him or her from being self supporting.
What Is Spousal Support?
Spousal support is money that is paid by one spouse to the other spouse after the relationship has ended. It is sometimes called alimony or maintenance. Spouses are not automatically entitled to receive spousal support. To decide if you should get spousal support, a judge will look at several factors including:
• Length of the relationship
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