What if My Ex Won’t Pay Their Share of Childcare Costs?

When one parent stops contributing to childcare expenses, it can leave the other feeling frustrated and uncertain about what to do next. These situations are common after separation, but Ontario law provides clear solutions through a properly drafted Ontario separation agreement. This guide explains how to share and calculate child support. You will also find […]

Section 7 Child Support and Back-to-School Costs

Does Child Support Cover Back-to-School Expenses? It’s August. You’ve just survived the camp drop-off shuffle, and now your inbox is filling up with school supply lists, registration forms, and payment links for team fees and tech rentals. If you’re a divorced or separated parent, the questions hit fast: Do I cover this, or do they? […]

Who Pays for Hockey Practice? Understanding Extracurricular Costs in Ontario Child Support

Does Child Support in Ontario Include Extracurricular Activities? You’re juggling pickup schedules, dinner on the go, and finding the one lost ballet shoe, again. You’re doing your best to keep your child’s world steady post-separation. But what happens when that world includes expensive extracurriculars? Who pays for soccer cleats, tournament fees, or music recitals? Does […]

Section 7 Expenses

Section 7 of the Federal Child Support Guidelines (Guidelines) specifically addresses those “special or extraordinary expenses” which the basic monthly child support or table amount does not include. Section 7 outlines the categories of special or extraordinary expenses which include: child care expenses incurred as a result of the custodial parent’s employment, illness, disability or […]

Child Support

Child support refers to a child’s right to be financially supported by the non-custodial parent. This financial support is generally paid on a monthly basis. The amount of child support a payor parent is obligated to pay is often referred to as the ‘table amount’ as this number is derived from a table of calculations set out in the Federal […]

Understanding the Child Support Guidelines in Ontario

If you’re navigating separation or divorce, one of the most common questions we hear is: How does child support work? In Ontario, the answer lies in the Federal Child Support Guidelines, which provide a clear and consistent way to calculate child support across Canada. What Are the Child Support Guidelines? The Child Support Guidelines are […]

Spousal Support in Ontario

Finances are a common concern when considering a separation or divorce from your spouse. Whether you are a higher or lower-income earner, the subject of your finances is crucial, and often the indicator of your quality of life, going forward. You or your spouse may be entitled to claim spousal support, regardless of whether you […]

How Does Child Support Work in Ontario?

Child support is one of the most important aspects of any divorce or separation involving children. In Ontario, child support is a legal obligation, designed to ensure that children receive the financial care they need from both parents, regardless of custody arrangements. This guide will help you understand how child support in Ontario works, what […]

Do I have to pay spousal support?

Defining Spousal Support “Spousal support”, or “alimony” is the money payed by one spouse to the other, for their financial support following a separation or divorce. Spousal support is paid either on a monthly basis, or as a lump sum. In Ontario, spousal support is not an automatic right, but in the case that your spouse […]