Child Support

When parents are no longer living together, important decisions about how to continue to care for their children must be made.

It’s important to consider where the children will live, when they will spend time with each parent, and how important decisions will be made.

How much child support will a spouse have to pay?

Child support is determined based on a formula and is payable to the custodial parent along with any additional extraordinary expenses.

Possible Additional Expenses for Child Support

  • Medical and dental insurance premiums
  • Health-related expenses such as orthodontics, prescription drugs, or therapy
  • School or educational programs
  • DePost-secondary expenses
  • Extracurricular activities

What is the difference between child custody and child access?

  • Child Custody

    Refers to a parent or guardian’s legal responsibility to make decisions for a child related to health, education and religion.
  • Child Access

    Refers to the time spent with the child.

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