Fast Facts on child support maintenance guidelines
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#1: The non-custodial parent is obligated to pay child support in accordance with the federal child support guidelines.
#2: The required payments for child support can be altered whenever there is a change in custody arrangements or the activities of the children.
#3: Payments can be ordered even if a formal Court Order is not in place.
#4: If you are a payor of Child Support payments, acting proactively is always better than being reactive.
#5: Parents in a shared parenting arrangement often do not pay child support or pay a lower amount sometimes based on income of the parties.
#6: If your income has changed you should be applying for a variation of your child support order if you are the payor.
You have questions about Alberta law. We have answers.
Q: When is the right time to file for Separation?
A: Decisions on when to file for Separation involve multiple legal considerations and, as such, should be done with the help of an experienced Family Law lawyer. For example, if you are sure that you are going to get divorced and still file for Separation, your actions could be viewed as duplicitous (read as doubly expensive). Alternatively, if you are unsure about whether to file for divorce and file for Separation, the Courts will consider your separation effective from that date, a decision that may or may not be favorable for you.
