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Toronto Child Support Lawyer

Support arrangements that are fair, correctly calculated, and enforceable.

Under the Federal Child Support Guidelines both parents share financial responsibility for their children. The amount depends on payor income, the number of children, and the parenting arrangement — but the detail is where cases are won or lost.

We make sure income is properly determined, special expenses are fairly shared, and disclosure is complete enough that the number holds up over time.

What we handle

  • Guideline table amounts
  • Section 7 special and extraordinary expenses
  • Income determination for self-employed payors
  • Imputing income where disclosure is incomplete
  • Retroactive support claims
  • Enforcement and variation

How we work

We begin with a free consultation to understand your situation and give you an honest read on your options. From there we set a strategy with defined goals, a realistic timeline, and a transparent view of cost. You will always know what is happening in your matter and why.

Most matters resolve without a trial. We negotiate hard where negotiation will work, use mediation or arbitration where it fits, and litigate decisively where the other side will not engage in good faith.

Answers

Frequently asked questions

How is child support calculated in Ontario?
Support is set by the Federal Child Support Guidelines using the payor's gross annual income, the number of children, and the province of residence. Where each parent has the children at least 40% of the time, a set-off approach applies.
What are section 7 expenses?
Section 7 covers special or extraordinary expenses shared in proportion to income — child care needed for work, health premiums and uninsured medical costs, extraordinary school or extracurricular expenses, and post-secondary costs.
Can child support be claimed retroactively?
Yes. Courts commonly award up to three years of retroactive support, and further back where there was blameworthy conduct such as hiding income. The date of effective notice matters a great deal, so raising the issue early protects your claim.
What if the other parent is self-employed and hides income?
Courts can impute income where disclosure is incomplete or income is artificially low. This is done through detailed financial disclosure, review of corporate records, and where necessary a business valuator or forensic accountant.
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