Child Support – Sources of Income

According to s.16 of the Federal Child Support Guidelines, in order to determine the quantum of child support, you must first calculate a payor’s total income.   The courts have evaluated certain types of “income” and considered whether or not it should be considered in determining the payor’s income: (more…)

Child Support – When is the Recipient’s income Considered?

Our family lawyers frequently get asked by support payors when is their spouse’s income considered in relation to child support.  A recipient’s income is relevant in the following circumstances: (more…)

Section 7 of the Federal Child Support Guidelines – Special or Extraordinary Expenses

This section provides for the payor to pay additional monies to the recipient, over and above base child support, to “cover all or any portion” of the “special or extraordinary expenses” for the child.  The preamble of section provides that the expenses may be “estimated”. However, it is my experience that if you are seeking contribution for past...