6. How is child support calculated in Ontario?

Child support is usually calculated under the Federal Child Support Guidelines. The

table amount is based primarily on the paying parent’s gross annual income, the

number of children, and the applicable province or territory. Parents may also share

section 7 special or extraordinary expenses, such as childcare, medical costs, dental

expenses, extracurricular activities, and post-secondary education costs. Child support

is the child’s right and generally has priority over spousal support and other financial

claims.