Federal Child Support Guidelines

The objectives of the Guidelines is to “promote fairness to children” and to “reduce the conflict and tension between spouses, by making the calculation of support more objective” and to “reduce litigation” and to “ensure consistent treatment of spouses and children”. However, since there are several objectives to consider which must be balanced with those of fairness and the needs of the children, a court has a fair amount of flexibility in dealing with child support issues.

As a result, since the process of determining the quantum of support is not always a mechanical calculation, it is important to retain a Toronto family lawyer who is experienced in family law.  At Fine & Associates Professional Corporation, our family and divorce lawyers welcome your inquiries regarding any issues.