Child support orders can be in place for several years. During that time, things can and do change, so many parents wonder about modifying/changing child support payments. If you are in this position, there are some things you should and should not do if you want...
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High earners and child support orders
On Behalf of Gene C. Colman Family Law Centre | Sep 12, 2022 | Child Support
Parents have a responsibility to support their children economically, and child support orders specify these arrangements when parents divorce or separate. While calculators online can help you get an idea of what you or your child's other parent may need to pay,...
What happens if my ex is not paying child support?
On Behalf of Gene C. Colman Family Law Centre | Feb 7, 2022 | Child Support, Spousal Support
Child support payments can be an ongoing source of contention between parents after a divorce or separation. Often, arguments centre on missing or late payments. So, what happens when someone falls behind on child support? Talking to your ex Support delinquency starts...
Paternity Fraud! Do I need to establish paternity?
On Behalf of Gene C. Colman | Jul 13, 2021 | Child Support
Parties might misjudge paternity cases as something they only see in a "bombshell" interview on daytime television. Paternity Fraud is certainly a huge problem for those who suspect that they have been duped. But the fact is that paternity cases do not typically look...
3 misconceptions about child support obligations
On Behalf of Gene C. Colman | Jun 30, 2021 | Child Support
When parents split up, they are generally both going to continue to play a role in their children's lives. Typically (but not always), one parent will pay child support. While you may understand this obligation, some common misconceptions about paying and receiving...
Child support issues any parent could face
On Behalf of Gene C. Colman Family Law Centre | Oct 6, 2020 | Child Support
After divorce or separation, Canadian laws require both parents to continue to provide for a child financially. Children are entitled to this money, and it can be critical to their well-being. Child support ensures a child receives things like a safe home, clothes,...
COVID-19 AND CHILD SUPPORT IN ONTARIO
On Behalf of Gene C. Colman Family Law Centre | May 7, 2020 | Child Support
Let us examine the issue of how COVID-19 is impacting child support (and spousal support) claims in Ontario. ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT ORDERS The Ontario Family Responsibility Office enforces support orders and agreements. It has indicated that with respect to...
Covid 19 and Family Law Reform
On Behalf of Gene C. Colman Family Law Centre | May 6, 2020 | Child Support
Covid-19 demands parent and child centred reforms based on equal shared parenting. Glenn Cheriton wrote this blog post. Glenn is President of the Canadian Equal Parenting Council. Separating and divorcing parents in Ontario are facing more delays to a family court...
CAN CHILD SUPPORT ARREARS BE CANCELLED?
On Behalf of Gene C. Colman Family Law Centre | May 3, 2018 | Child Support
Back in 1997 I wrote an article for this web site where I addressed the question: Can child support arrears be cancelled?" I have now updated that article. It is interesting that the 1996 Ontario Court of Appeal case that I cited back then, is still...
PITFALLS OF SIMPLY REGISTERING SEPARATION AGREEMENTS
On Behalf of Gene C. Colman Family Law Centre | Jul 18, 2017 | Child Support
I don't like Separation Agreements. Many would surely disagree. In my view, Separation Agreements are not always that easy to enforce. It is much better to have a court order, especially if you seek to enforce a parenting plan. While the provincial government has a...
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