The “Adult Child” and Child Support Parents often wish to understand their child support obligations after their children turn eighteen. Many believe that child support ends at that time and that they no longer have to pay child support for that child. In some circumstances however, child support does end once a child turns eighteen. …
Read MoreAdd it Up: Beyond Basic Child Support Lawyers are typically tasked with revealing some tough realities to their clients. Sometimes it’s advising a client that arguing over a piece of furniture (in the long run) will only cost them more than the piece might be worth. And sometimes it’s a matter of discussing Child Support …
Read MoreIn years following the year of separation (i.e., where the parties live separate and apart for the entire year), the parent with whom a child lives may claim the AED. Where an AED claim is made, especially for the first time, the tax authorities may well request some documentation to show that the person claiming …
Read MoreGenerally, a person who pays child support is not allowed to claim an eligible dependant amount in respect of that child. However, in the year the parents separate, the parent who pays support has an option. He or she may claim the credit (assuming that no other person is claiming the AED for that child), …
Read MoreGenerally, after October 10, 2002, legal fees paid to obtain spousal support or an increase in spousal support amounts, to make child support nontaxable, or to collect late support payments may be deducted by the person who paid the fees. Similarly, legal fees paid to enforce child support orders are deductible. Finally, where a person …
Read MoreThe general rule is that for an amount to qualify as a support amount it must be paid directly to the recipient, and the recipient must have control over how the funds are spent. However, following a separation, it often happens that the person who was, during the marriage, responsible for the payment of certain …
Read MoreWhere marriage breakdown occurs, including the breakdown of a common-law relationship or a common-law partnership, a payment constitutes a support amount and is deductible if all the following criteria are met: the amount must be paid under an order of a competent tribunal or under a written agreement; however, please note that a court order …
Read MoreHow does child support apply with older children out of the house? Many support payors are under the impression that child support ceases when that child leaves home to attend a post-secondary institution. Our courts, however, have taken a different approach. Child support is reduced but not eliminated. In these cases, the issue is whether …
Read MoreA child support order will dictate not only the amount that is to be paid, but also how and when the payments will be made. There are three main types of orders for child support; this article will discuss the different types as well as when each type of order is appropriate. Interim Orders An …
Read MoreAs your child grows, circumstances will inevitably change. Your child’s financial needs tend to increase as they get older, and your financial situation could change as well. You could move, change jobs, or any number of events could impact your financial situation. Many parents wonder how these changes might affect their obligations with regard to spousal …
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