Child Support
Advocating Child Support Equity
In the realm of family law, few matters carry as much significance as child support. It's a topic that demands attention, care and an unwavering commitment to ensuring the well-being of our most precious treasures – our children. Darren Freeston, an experienced divorce and family lawyer, stands ready to advocate for your child's best interests. With his wealth of knowledge, sharp analytical skills, and steadfast determination to fight for fairness, Darren transforms the complexities of child support into a path toward equity.
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Simplifying Child Support Calculation: A 3-Stage Process
Calculating child support is typically straightforward in most cases. The Federal Child Support Guidelines were designed to ensure fair determination of support levels. Non-custodial parents are generally expected to contribute to their children's support based on their own income, with less emphasis on the custodial parent's income. These Guidelines are mandatory for child support applications under the Divorce Act and the Family Law Act.
The calculation involves three stages:
1) determining the basic support amount using tables,
2) considering additional expenses, and
3) assessing potential undue hardship.
Some adjustments may be necessary if specific factors apply, such as shared parenting time, multiple custodial parents, children over 18, or a payor's income exceeding $150,000.
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