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Child Support Ontario
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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.”
The procedure of determining child support
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 Support
Child support seeks to establish a fair standard of support for children that ensure that they benefit from the financial means of their parents. Child support is guided by the Child Support Guidelines but has many variables that must be taken into account before determining the appropriate amount to be paid. Speaking with a lawyer can help clear up any questions you may have in this regard.
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.
Motions
Motion are formal proceedings used to obtain temporary (interim) relief in your matter and can range from simple procedural to very complex substantive issues. We have experience with urgent and ex-parte motions dealing with a wide range of issues from freezing of assets to urgent child relocation requests.
Conference and Trials
Conferences are an integral part of the family litigation process, each with their own aims and objectives. We have attended hundreds of conferences and are able to make the most effective use of judicial resources to assist our clients in achieving their objectives.
Why choose us
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.
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What can you expect from us?
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.
Meet your Team
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.
We are Family Lawyer in Mississauga
Ravi Sean Lakhan
LLM Partner
Daniel Tram
LLB Partner
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