CHILD SUPPORT

FAQs

1. What is Child Support?

Child support is financial support paid by one parent to another to help cover the costs of raising a child after separation or divorce.

2. Who pays child support in Ontario?

The parent who does not have primary residence of the child (the non-custodial parent) typically pays child support to the parent with primary residence (the custodial parent).

3. How is child support calculated in Ontario?

Child support in Ontario is determined based on the "Child Support Guidelines," which take into account the paying parent's income.

4. Until what age does child support continue in Ontario?

Child support in Ontario generally continues until the child reaches the age of majority, which is 18 years old. However, if the child is still dependent on their parents for education or other reasons, support may continue beyond that age.

5. What expenses does child support cover in Ontario?

Child support is intended to cover the child's basic needs, such as food and housing.

6. How is child support enforced in Ontario?

Child support orders in Ontario can be enforced through various means, including automatic deductions from the paying parent's wages, garnishment of bank accounts, or enforcement through the Family Responsibility Office.