Child Support

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Child support is your child’s right, and how it’s worked out affects your family for years. We make sure someone’s in your corner, your side is heard, and your numbers hold up, so you’re not short-changed or taken for a ride.

Drake Law family lawyers help parents in communities across Southern Ontario, including London, Sarnia, Kitchener-Waterloo, Hamilton and Toronto, understand their rights and obligations under Ontario child support laws. After separation, both parents have a legal duty to support their children financially.

Under the Child Support Guidelines, support is considered the child’s right, meant to ensure they benefit from the financial resources of both parents. This includes basic table support payments as well as contributions to special or extraordinary expenses such as childcare, extracurricular activities, and education.

Online child support calculators can be a useful starting point, but they often miss key factors such as parenting arrangements, changes in income, and tax implications. Working with an experienced family law professional helps make sure child support is calculated correctly and in accordance with the law. If you’re navigating separation or divorce, our team is here to provide clarity and support every step of the way.