Child support is the money paid by one spouse to the other to assist with the care and upbringing of a child after a divorce.
In general, it includes fixed monthly amounts for basic daily support, plus coverage for other important expenses such as educational or healthcare costs.
It is a complex subject that can be confusing for some couples going through a divorce.
Child Support guidelines in Alberta come from two sources: The Federal Child Support Guidelines, which are part of the Divorce Act, and the Alberta Child Support Guidelines (part of the Family Law Act).
The information below should clear up many of your questions about child support in Alberta.
Child support is a separate but connected consideration to child custody.
A divorce agreement needs to include a fair solution for both or the Alberta courts will impose one in their ruling before the final divorce decree is signed by the judge.
Where the child will live after divorce (custody) is a key consideration that must be decided before child support arrangements can be meaningfully calculated.
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