What's New
The Federal Child Support Guidelines are amended as of April 1, 2007. The amendments relate to the Universal Child Care Benefit.
- Amendments to the Federal Child Support Guidelines
- Questions and Answers about the amendments to the Federal Child Support Guidelines related to the Universal Child Care Benefit
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The Guidelines were also amended on May 1, 2006. These amendments include updated Federal Child Support Tables.
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Family Justice Newsletter
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The Department of Justice has a new publication for children between the ages of nine and twelve. This booklet can help children learn about family law, and can also help them realize it’s normal for them to have an emotional response to their parents’ separation. Please note that this booklet does not address child support.
What happens next? Information for kids about separation and divorce
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About federal child support laws in Canada
Ten things you need to know
Gives general information, including answers to frequently asked questions.
Eight steps to calculating child support
Booklet on how to use the Federal Child Support Guidelines.
Enforcement of support orders
A overview of the Canadian system of support enforcement, links to provincial and territorial maintenance enforcement programs and information on international enforcement and interjurisdictional legislation.
Laws and regulations
The Divorce Act, the Federal Child Support Guidelines, a list of selected case law and other federal laws concerning child support.
Links to related sites
Includes provincial and territorial child support programs, custody and access information and the Canada Revenue Agency.
Publications
Includes booklet and worksheets, simplified tables, research reports and background information.
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