Many people know what child support is; it is the money you are forced to pay your ex every month. However, there is a bit more to child support than that. Child support is financial support that is paid between the parents so the children can live a lifestyle commensurate …
In 1996, the Federal Government introduced the Federal Child Support Guidelines (the “Guidelines”). The purpose of the Guidelines was to promote consistency and fairness in child support payments. The Guidelines provide for two classes of payment. First is “Section 3” child support, which is based on the payor’s income as …
There are many things parents need to consider after separating from their significant other. Among the many considerations are changes to one’s tax status. The tax situation of a newly single parent can vary greatly depending who maintains child custody, who is paying child support and how child care expenses …
A determination of entitlement to child and/or spousal support logically leads to an analysis of the appropriate amount. With increasing demand, the general public is seeking immediately available and reliable resources for “child support calculators” and “spousal support calculators”. CHILD SUPPORT “CALCULATORS” The Federal Child Support Guideline tables make the calculation of …
On the surface, declaring income for a divorce may seem relatively straight-forward. However, it often becomes a matter of far more than just presenting last year’s tax return. For Alberta workers who must factor in commission, bonuses or even a job change, estimating and identifying income can become a challenge. It …
By Suzanne Fleming of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Child Support on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. If you or your former spouse are high income earners and share children, the following scenarios may be familiar when calculating child support: Scenario 1: You and your spouse have recently separated and …
By Suzanne Fleming of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Child Support on Monday, February 11, 2019. In Alberta, the law on what constitutes a “child of the marriage” continues to evolve. There is a common misconception that when a child reaches the age of majority (18 in Alberta), he …
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, December 16, 2016. A parent’s financial responsibility for his or her child does not end when a marriage ends. Child support payments for dependent children are a requirement after a divorce in Alberta. The …
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, October 7, 2016. At the core of every divorce involving a couple with children, there should be a plan for the future of the kids. Such a plan may include funding their education, should the …
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Establishing child support can be one of the most important tasks when a couple in Calgary decides to split or divorce. While the relationship between parents may end, the same cannot …
