Whether in marriage or divorce, parents have a responsibility to take care of their children until they become of age. In Ontario and the whole of Canada in general, parents have the fiduciary duty to provide financial support to their children until they are over 18 years of age. That is how child support came into being. It refers to the ongoing periodic payments that a parent pays towards the support of his or her child after divorce. Here are a few things about Ontario’s child support calculator for 2019 that you need to take note.
The Calculators Have the Backing of Family Law
The calculation of child support law is based on Ontario’s Divorce Act and the Family Law Act. This means that the rights of each of the parents and the child or children in question are protected. In particular, the calculation of child support tries to be as fair as possible to both the obligor, who is the contributing parent and the obligee who is the receiving parent. The incomes of both parents and their expenses including taxes are taken into account meaning that the figures are fair to all the parties of the case, including the children.
Single Custody Calculators Are the Most Common
There are both sole custody and shared custody child support calculators. Sole custody calculators are the most common and the simplest. One parent lives and takes care of the child or children in question in the absence of the other parent who is supposed to pay child support. In shared custody situations, both parents live with the child or children in question.
Figures from These Calculators Are Not Final
Child support calculators give a figure of monthly child support amount for a specified amount of income and number of children to be supported. While these figures are actually correct, they can be changed by the courts. This is because the output of child support calculators is based on standardized formulas, but the courts consider everything. Therefore, you should always consult a legal counsel if you are faced with child a support case. The local Legal Aid Office can also be of great help if you cannot afford to hire a private family counsel.
What If the Obligor Fails to Pay?
There are no two ways about paying child support in Canada’s Ontario province. Parents who fail to meet their child support obligations can be prosecuted in a court of law. Cases of this type have had serious consequences to those affected, and if you ask around, it is cheaper to oblige. Children rights are taken very seriously in Ontario, and your property can be auctioned to pay child support in case you fail to pay.
In summary, child support calculators give a summary of what an obligor is expected to pay towards the bringing up of his or her child after divorce. The receiving parent or caregiver also knows what to expect in terms of child support every month. This facilitates easy budgeting from each end of the equation.
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