Ensuring the financial well-being of your children during a divorce or separation is a top priority. Our experienced Regina divorce lawyers are dedicated to helping you navigate child support matters with clarity, compassion, and expertise, ensuring your children’s needs are met.
What is Child Support?
Child support is a financial payment made by one parent to the other to help cover the costs of raising their children after a separation or divorce. In Saskatchewan, child support is governed by the Federal Child Support Guidelines and provincial family law, with the primary goal of prioritizing the best interests of the child.
How is Child Support Calculated?
Child support amounts in Regina are determined based on the Federal Child Support Guidelines, which consider:
- Income of the Paying Parent: The guidelines use the paying parent’s income to determine the base child support amount.
- Number of Children: The amount increases with the number of children requiring support.
- Custody Arrangements: Shared or split custody may affect the calculation of support payments.
- Special or Extraordinary Expenses: Additional costs, such as childcare, medical expenses, or extracurricular activities, may be shared between parents based on their incomes.
Our lawyers will help you accurately calculate child support using the guideline tables and ensure all relevant expenses are considered.
Types of Child Support Payments
- Base Child Support: A monthly payment based on the paying parent’s income and the number of children, as outlined in the Federal Child Support Guidelines.
- Special Expenses: Contributions to specific costs, such as education, sports, or medical care, shared proportionally between parents.
- Retroactive Support: Support payments ordered for a period before the formal agreement or court order was made.
Why Choose Our Regina Divorce Lawyers?
Our Regina law firm specializes in family law and has extensive experience handling child support cases. Here’s why we stand out:
- Child-Focused Approach: We prioritize your children’s needs, ensuring fair and sustainable support arrangements.
- Expert Negotiation: We work to resolve disputes amicably through mediation, reducing stress and legal costs.
- Strong Advocacy: If court intervention is needed, our skilled lawyers will represent you effectively to secure a fair outcome.
- Clear Guidance: We explain the guidelines and process in plain language, empowering you to make informed decisions.
Modifying or Enforcing Child Support
Child support agreements may need adjustments due to changes in circumstances. Our lawyers can assist with:
- Modifications: Adjusting support amounts due to changes in income, custody arrangements, or children’s needs.
- Enforcement: Ensuring compliance with child support orders if payments are missed or delayed.
- Dispute Resolution: Addressing disagreements over special expenses or support calculations.
Contact Us Today
Whether you’re establishing a new child support agreement, modifying an existing one, or facing enforcement issues, our Regina divorce lawyers are here to provide expert support. Contact us today for a confidential consultation to discuss your case and protect your children’s future.
