Child Support Lawyers in the Waterloo Region
Child support is a crucial aspect of family law that ensures children receive financial support from both parents, even after separation or divorce. This financial obligation is designed to cover essential expenses such as food, housing, education, and healthcare. Determining child support can be complex, involving factors like income, custody arrangements, and the child's specific needs. The experienced family lawyers we work with are here to guide you through the process, whether you're seeking support, modifying an existing order, or addressing enforcement issues. They understand the importance of securing your child's financial future and will work diligently to achieve a fair and appropriate child support arrangement.
How do I calculate child support?
Child support is calculated using the Federal Child Support Guidelines. These guidelines provide a formula to determine the amount of support that one parent must pay to the other parent based on their respective incomes and the number of children involved.
You can use the basic calculator below to estimate the amount of child support you or your spouse may be required to pay.
Which areas do you serve?
Our office is located in downtown Kitchener which allows us to serve clients in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, New Hamburg, Elmira, St. Jacobs, and Ayr. We're also happy to work with clients from Elora, Fergus, Stratford, Woodstock, Brantford, Hamilton, and Burlington.
Many family law matters can be resolved over the phone if you'd like to avoid travelling to a lawyer's office. Please schedule a consultation now.