Child Support Lawyers Mississauga

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Child Support Claims, Variation & Enforcement

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Child support in Ontario is the right of the child. It is calculated pursuant to the Federal or Provincial Child Support Advisory Guidelines and the payor’s annual income for that subject year. It is usually paid by the non-custodial parent (“payor”) to the custodial parent (“recipient”) who receives it on behalf of the parties child(ren).

The Table amount is designed to be the baseline amount of support that will be paid to the recipient spouse to care for the child’s day to day needs, such as shelter and food. However, there may be additional special or extraordinary expenses (such as for private tutoring, daycare, or healthcare) that will be divided between the parents and added on top of the Table amount. These are called s.7 “special and extraordinary expenses.”

Child Support Matters

Child support obligations are generally determined under the Child Support Advisory Guidelines.

Disputes often involve:

Proper income disclosure
Shared parenting arrangements
Section 7 expenses
Corporate income issues
Self-employment income
Retroactive claims
Undisclosed income
Intentional unemployment or under-employment

Our firm works closely with clients to review financial disclosure and ensure support calculations are accurate and legally supportable.

How Is Child Support Established?

Reference is made to the Federal and Provincial Child Support Guidelines, which are codified in statute. These guidelines contain tables that identify the amount of child support to be paid based on the income on number of children that the payor has.

The Guideline child support is determined by taking a percentage of the payor’s gross income. The percentage taken depends on the number of children.

There may also be additional special or extraordinary expenses (such as for private tutoring, daycare, or healthcare) that will be divided between the parents and added on top of the Table amount. These are called s.7 “special and extraordinary expenses.”

Based upon the parent’s annual income, s.7 expenses are usually divided on a percentage basis pursuant to their proportionate earning capabilities. For instance, if the payor and recipient spouse earn $50,000.00 per annum, the s.7 expenses are split 50/50 proportionate to their salary.

Which family law areas does Lakhan Tram support?

Child Custody

Custody (now termed Decision-Making Responsibility) covers all aspects of decision making for the child and commonly includes, health, religion, primary residence, relocation and child’s education. We routinely work with families on matters involving custody disputes including emergency, urgent and ex-parte applications.

Spousal Support

The issue of spousal support can be very emotional and acrimonious. Working with a team with the experience navigating these fact specific issues, is key to ensuring an effective and equitable resolution when claims for spousal support arise. We assist both common law and married spouses in their applications for support in the event of the breakdown of their relationship.

Asset Equalization & Property Division

The division of property following separation can involve significant financial and legal complexity. Disputes frequently arise regarding ownership, sale, valuation, existence of excluded property, business interests, investments, and hidden assets. Lakhan Tram LLP provides strategic representation in property equalization and asset division disputes throughout Ontario.

Parenting Disputes

Parenting disputes are among the most emotionally difficult and sensitive issues in family law. Decisions involving parenting schedules, school selection, medical care, communication, relocation, and day-to-day parenting responsibilities can have a lasting impact on both parents and children. Lakhan Tram LLP provides strategic and compassionate representation in parenting disputes throughout Ontario. We help parents protect their rights while focusing on practical and child-focused solutions.

Exclusive Possession & Family Home Disputes

Disputes involving the family or matrimonial home are often among the most urgent and emotionally charged issues in family law proceedings. Whether the dispute involves exclusive possession, ownership rights, sale of the matrimonial home, occupation issues, or safety concerns, strategic legal advice is critical. Lakhan Tram LLP represents clients throughout Ontario in matrimonial home and exclusive possession disputes. We work quickly to protect our clients’ rights while pursuing practical and effective resolutions.

Unjust Enrichment & Constructive Trust

Not all family property disputes are resolved through statutory equalization claims. In some cases, parties may pursue equitable remedies involving constructive trust, unjust enrichment, resulting trust, or beneficial ownership claims. Lakhan Tram LLP represents clients in complex family property disputes involving unmarried spouses, common law relationships, family businesses, and disputed ownership interests. Our firm provides strategic litigation representation focused on protecting our clients’ financial and property rights.

Divorce Lawyer

Obtaining a legal divorce allows individuals to remarry once obtained, and normally follows the separation process. We have assisted countless individuals obtain a legal divorce in Ontario and are prepared to help you with your family law matter today. Our team understands the subtleties and nuances of this process and are equipped to address the variety of issues that may arise as a consequence of Divorce.

Lakhan Tram as your child support lawyer

The difference between us and other child support lawyers in Ontario

Focus

Our focus is on Family law and related civil matters. We are not generalist practitioners.

Experience in the community

Our team appears routinely before both the Ontario and Superior Courts in Brampton, Ontario, the judicial centre responsible for hearing family law matters for Mississauga and Peel Region. Our lawyers each have personal knowledge of the community, its institutions and its growth.

Communication

We are always prepared to listen. We are committed to the use of best-in-class technology at all steps of the litigation process to ensure prompt communication, transparency and ongoing information sharing.

Affordable fees

We offer affordable pricing structures and options for litigants – there are never any hidden costs! We understand that fees associated with litigation can often add to an already stressful process.

What Can You Expect If You Work With LTLLP?

Unparalleled Customer Service

Constant communication, updates and projected timelines with respect to the completion of your matter are hallmarks of our practice philosophy. We are frequently recommended by our former clients and peers and are known for our unparalleled customer service.

Transparent Fees

Invoices are routinely issued at set intervals and you are always kept abreast of any anticipated increases in costs relating to your matter. By ensuring that there are no surprises, you can be assured that your hard earned money is always well spent.

Results Oriented

We pride ourselves in working with you, early on, to develop a strategy that is aligned with your goals and objectives. We utilize our broad repertoire of tools to achieve those goals and have assisted countless clients in their pursuit of justice.

Child Support Variations & Enforcement

Support obligations may change over time due to:

Employment changes
Income fluctuations
Retirement
Parenting changes
Health issues
Changes in financial circumstances

We assist clients with both pursuing and defending support variation claims.

Where support obligations are not being followed, we also assist with enforcement proceedings and arrears disputes.

Why Choose Lakhan Tram LLP For Your Child Support Matters

Clients choose our firm because we provide:

Strategic family litigation representation
Detailed financial analysis
Practical and cost-effective solutions
Strong advocacy
Responsive communication

We understand the financial stress and uncertainty support disputes can create.

Frequently Asked Questions About Child Support In Mississauga

Can Child support amounts be changed?

Yes. Support obligations may be varied if there has been a material change in circumstances.

What happens if income is not properly disclosed?

Courts may impute income or make adverse findings where disclosure obligations are not met, among other things.

Can child support arrears be enforced?

Yes. Courts have various enforcement mechanisms available for unpaid support obligations.

If you are involved in a Child support dispute, our firm can help you understand your legal rights and options.

Contact Lakhan Tram LLP to schedule a consultation.

Meet Our Team Of Child Support Lawyers

Helmed by litigators R. Sean Lakhan and Daniel Tram, Lakhan Tram LLP offers services to individuals, and families in Mississauga, Ontario and surrounding regions.

We are committed to providing sound advice and fearless advocacy for our clients who are experiencing some of the most difficult challenges in their lives.

The issues that arise upon the breakdown of a relationship or marriage can be extremely difficult and scary. We aim to take this fear out of the separation and divorce process, by ensuring our clients are informed, advised and supported.

Ravi Sean Lakhan

LLM Partner

Daniel Tram

LLB Partner

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