Family Law Blog: Child Support

Interim Spousal Support and Child Support
Learn how Ontario courts handle temporary support orders.

Ongoing Battle Over Whether Indigenous Law Should Apply over Ontario Family Law in Support Dispute Continues
Explore the legal debate over Indigenous vs. Ontario law in child support and spousal support cases.

Deferring a Child Support Obligation
A recent Ontario decision considered the question of deferring a child support obligation. Seek legal advice from the family law lawyers at Gelman & Associates.

Ontario Recognizes Rights of Disabled Children of Unmarried Parents
A recent decision confirmed adult disabled children of unmarried parents are entitled to child support like adult disabled children of divorced parents.

Does a father have to continue paying child support if he discovers the child is not his?
A B.C court recently ruled that a man who was misled into believing he was the biological father of a child does not owe any continued child support.

Do Step-Parents Have a Child Support Obligation?
Learn when Ontario step-parents may be required to pay child support after separation or divorce.

Should a Sperm Donor be Held Liable for Child Support?
Learn how Ontario courts view sperm donor liability when it comes to child support.

Enforcing Child Support Orders in Ontario
See how Ontario enforces child support through the Family Responsibility Office (FRO).

Imputing Income to an Intentionally Under-Employed Parent
Find out when Ontario courts may assign income to under-employed parents for child or spousal support purposes.

“First-Family-First”: When Might a Second Family Impact a Support Obligation?
See how a new family can affect existing support duties in Ontario.
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