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Nova Scotia child support table
Monthly amounts for common incomes. Tap an income for the full breakdown.
| Yearly income | 1 child | 2 children | 3 children | 4 children |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $205 | $451 | $607 | $650 |
| $40,000 | $305 | $567 | $776 | $948 |
| $50,000 | $419 | $725 | $969 | $1,169 |
| $60,000 | $505 | $858 | $1,139 | $1,370 |
| $75,000 | $635 | $1,057 | $1,394 | $1,670 |
| $90,000 | $766 | $1,260 | $1,656 | $1,980 |
| $100,000 | $852 | $1,395 | $1,829 | $2,184 |
| $125,000 | $1,054 | $1,709 | $2,233 | $2,661 |
| $150,000 | $1,250 | $2,014 | $2,625 | $3,125 |
How it works in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia offers an administrative recalculation program that can update support each year.
The table amount is the starting point. Parents usually also share special expenses such as daycare and orthodontics, and the amount can change with shared parenting or if paying it would cause undue hardship.
Common questions
How much is child support in Nova Scotia for one child?
On a $50,000 income it is about $419 a month. On $75,000 it is about $635, and on $100,000 about $852.
Which province's table do I use?
You use the table for the province or territory where the paying parent lives, even if the children live somewhere else.
What if the paying parent earns over $150,000 in Nova Scotia?
For one child, the amount is $1,250 plus 0.78% of income over $150,000. For two children, $2,014 plus 1.22%. A court can decide a different amount above $150,000 if the table amount is not suitable.
Who collects child support in Nova Scotia?
Payments can be enforced through the Nova Scotia Maintenance Enforcement Program. Once an order or agreement is registered, the program collects payments and passes them on.
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