How Child Support Is Calculated in Canada

The three facts that matter

1. Where the paying parent lives. Use that province's table, even if the children live elsewhere.
2. The paying parent's yearly income before tax, usually line 15000 of their tax return.
3. How many children the support is for.

That gives the basic monthly table amount. The receiving parent's income does not change the table amount in a standard case.

What can be added or changed

• Special expenses such as daycare and orthodontics, shared by income.
• Shared parenting of 40% or more.
• Split parenting, where each parent has at least one child.
• Incomes over $150,000.
• Undue hardship.

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General information only, not legal advice. For your situation, speak with a family lawyer or your province's family justice services.