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Ontario child support: How it's calculated & more

Child support ensures children of separated or divorced parents get the same financial support they'd have if their parents were together.

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At a minimum, it covers the children's basic needs like food, clothing and school supplies.

You must establish the children's paternity before applying for a parenting or support order.

However, the court can order anyone found to be in loco parentis (in a parental role) to pay child support.

Even if you don't have decision-making responsibility and parenting time, you could be obligated to pay support.

Ontario's child support guidelines

Government child support guidelines help determine the obligation of the payor (i.e., the parent who will pay).

A judge can make adjustments based on the parent's ability to pay and the children's needs.

If you reach an agreement with the other parent, you don't have to follow the guidelines. But don't settle too far below the guideline amount if you want court approval for your agreement, which would legally obligate the payor to pay.

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