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Child Support Guidelines in Ontario
The Basics of Child Support in Ontario
What is Child Support? Child support is a legal obligation that parents have to financially support their children. These necessities typically include shelter, food, clothing, education, and healthcare expenses. Regardless of the parents’ marital status, both have a legal duty to provide financial support for their children. The primary purpose of child support is to cover the basic needs of the child.
Child support also encompasses educational expenses, such as school fees, textbooks, extracurricular activities, and other educational resources. In Ontario, child support is governed by both provincial and federal laws. The main legislative frameworks that dictate child support obligations are the Family Law Act and the federal Divorce Act.