Child Support Lawyer Calgary

Compassionate legal support to ensure your child’s needs come first

Child support matters can be emotionally and financially complex. Our Calgary lawyers are here to help you resolve disputes, clarify obligations, and support long-term stability for your family.

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OUR SERVICES

Helping You Care for the Financial Needs of Your Children

After separation or divorce, ensuring your child’s financial needs are met can quickly become a source of tension. Even when both parents want to contribute fairly, disagreements can arise over payment amounts, special expenses, or changing financial circumstances. Navigating these obligations, while protecting your child’s well-being, can be legally complex and emotionally draining without the right support.

At Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP, we help parents understand their rights and responsibilities under Alberta’s child support laws. Whether you’re negotiating a new child support agreement, modifying an existing one, or facing enforcement issues, our Calgary child support lawyers work with you to achieve practical, fair solutions, including through out-of-court options such as mediation.We focus on creating child-focused arrangements that reflect your family’s unique circumstances and minimize unnecessary conflict.

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Legal Guidelines For Determining Child Support

Calculating basic child support payments is determined by Section 3 of the Federal Child Support Guidelines. Basic child support payments are based on the paying parent's income and the number of children he or she must support. A court can order a different amount if the paying parent's income is more than $150,000. When the non-primary parent cares for the children more than 40 percent of the time, his or her child support payment obligations may be reduced. Parents who are required to pay child support should be aware of the guidelines outlined in the Federal Child Support Guidelines.

In addition to basic child support, parents should share expenses for special and extraordinary expenses incurred on behalf of the child.

According to Section 7 of the child support guidelines, special and extraordinary child support expenses may include:

Uninsured medical expenses
Medical and dental insurance premiums
Physical therapy
Psychological counselling
Educational expenses
Extracurricular activities

WHY WORK WITH US

Why Trust Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP as Your Child Support Lawyer

Committed to Helping Calgary Families

With decades of combined experience in family law matters, our child support lawyers are here to support parents through the often overwhelming process of establishing or modifying child support arrangements. We offer clear, trustworthy legal guidance tailored to your unique situation so you can protect your financial stability, your child’s well-being, and your peace of mind.

Understanding Child Support Lawyers

We know that child support isn't just about numbers; it's about providing for your child and ensuring fairness for both parents. Whether you're initiating a claim, seeking enforcement, or requesting a change due to shifting circumstances, we provide knowledgeable, strategic advice to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

Compassionate Support

Navigating child support issues can be stressful and emotionally draining, but you don’t have to face it alone. The child support lawyers at Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP are here to walk beside you with compassion, transparency, and a deep commitment to securing an outcome that supports your child’s needs and respects your rights as a parent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Child support is a financial obligation paid by one parent to the other to help cover the costs of raising their child after a separation or divorce. In Alberta, child support is guided by the Federal Child Support Guidelines and is based primarily on the paying parent’s income and the number of children involved.

Child support is meant to ensure that a child’s basic needs, such as housing, food, clothing, and education, are met. In addition to basic support, parents may also share special or extraordinary expenses, such as childcare costs, medical treatments not covered by insurance, and extracurricular activities.

Child support in Alberta is calculated using the Federal Child Support Guidelines, which help in determining child support payments based on the paying parent’s income, number of children, and parenting arrangement. The amount of child support includes a base payment (Section 3 expenses) plus any special or extraordinary expenses (Section 7 expenses), such as childcare or medical needs, which are shared proportionally.