How Much Child Support Will I Get From My Spouse?
One of the most devastating consequences of divorce is the financial impact it has on your ability to take care of your children. Child support law in Canada is set up to ensure that kids, who already suffer negative effects from the end of their parents’ marriage, receive financial support from the husband, especially when the divorce compromises the household income of a wife.
Child support payments are calculated on the gross income of an earner, which shows up on line 150 of an income tax return. Gross income refers to the amount of money someone makes before taxes and other payroll deductions.
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Simplified Table for Basic Child Support
Government organizations and non-profit entities provide information and tables about the base amount of child support that a husband must pay. The amount varies according to the income, the number of children and the province of residence in which the child support must be paid.
In Ontario, a gross income of $30,000 results in a monthly base of $245 for one child, $438 for two children and $591 for three children. A gross income of $50,000 results in a monthly base of $450 for one child, $743 for two children and $959 for three children.
Spouses with a gross income of $75,000 pay a base of $628 per month for one child, $1,105 per month for two children and $1,444 per month to support three children after divorce.
The Judge Determines the Final Amount
The amount of child support paid can change according to a variety of factors, with the final amount set after all facts have been considered by a judge. Simple child support cases may be determined through the aforementioned table while cases that involve plenty of complications may utilize the base child support table as a starting reference. Complications include partners who live in different provinces and your own level of income compared to your ex-husband.
At the end of the day, the judge is the one who determines the amount of child support paid. If a judge believes that your husband is hiding income, working under the table, becomes underemployed or unemployed on purpose or refuses to submit proof of income, the result may be a ruling that increases the amount of income that your husband pays for child support.
This increases the monthly payments based on aspects such as past income, education and work history.
Knowing the basics of child support payments prepares you for the stress of raising children after a divorce and enables you to better fight for your legal rights.
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One of the best ways to secure your financial future is to make sure you get the best possible settlement in the divorce. Fine and Associates has helped countless individuals with their child support and spousal support needs, with expertise and compassion, and we can help you, too.
If you need help with child support or spousal support, request a free consultation with one of our family lawyers in Toronto.