Child Support

Clear, child-centred agreements aligned with the Federal Child Support Guidelines—focused on fairness, transparency, and your children’s ongoing needs.

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What Child Support Covers

Transparent, child-centred agreements aligned with the Federal Child Support Guidelines.

Key Topics We Address

  • Base table amounts under the Federal Child Support Guidelines
  • Income determination (T4s, self-employment, imputed income)
  • Shared/split parenting time adjustments
  • Add-ons (Section 7 special or extraordinary expenses)
  • Start date, arrears, and retroactivity considerations
  • Tax treatment and payment method (direct vs. support enforcement)
  • Annual disclosure and review dates (income updates)
  • Change-in-circumstances and variation clauses

How Mediation Helps

  • Neutral, structured conversations focused on children’s needs
  • Clarity on calculations and documentation for next steps
  • Flexible, workable arrangements (review dates, interim terms)
  • Faster and more cost-effective than litigation
  • Reduced conflict with practical communication protocols