Child Support Lawyers

One of the most contentious issues we see in family law cases are the issue of child custody and child support. This is typically because parents generally have strong views on how child rearing and child support should be handled. For this reason, our Edmonton child support lawyers spend a great deal of time educating our clients on their rights and responsibilities in child support legal matters – as well as the rights of children as interpreted by Alberta courts. Many precedent cases have always highlighted that in child support and child custody disputes – it is the rights of the children and their best interests that are prioritized by the courts – and not that of the parents. The legal system in Canada view child support as a child’s fundamental right – and as a result of this, their best interests are always the priority in court proceedings. More information on child support can be found on the Government of Alberta’s website here. Read more on Alberta Child Support Guidelines for legal information.

If you or a loved one require legal assistance from an Edmonton family lawyer on a child support matter – contact our law firm today to book a consultation with a member of our family law legal team.

One of the most contentious issues we see in family law cases are the issue of child custody and child support. This is typically because parents generally have strong views on how child rearing and child support should be handled. For this reason, our Edmonton child support lawyers spend a great deal of time educating our clients on their rights and responsibilities in child support legal matters – as well as the rights of children as interpreted by Alberta courts. Many precedent cases have always highlighted that in child support and child custody disputes – it is the rights of the children and their best interests that are prioritized by the courts – and not that of the parents. The legal system in Canada view child support as a child’s fundamental right – and as a result of this, their best interests are always the priority in court proceedings. More information on child support can be found on the Government of Alberta’s website here. Read more on Alberta Child Support Guidelines for legal information.

If you or a loved one require legal assistance from an Edmonton family lawyer on a child support matter – contact our law firm today to book a consultation with a member of our family law legal team.

How Do Courts Review Child Support Disputes?

The courts consider many factors when reviewing child support disputes including but not limited to:

• The type of relationships the claimants have with the child(ren) including length, nature and history involved with the relationships
• How the relationships may impact the child(ren)
• What is in the best interest of the child(ren)
• Applicable legislation and case law

Did you also know that child support decisions in Alberta:

• Are never based on gender. Equal responsibility rests on both parents depending on the income each spouse earns and who the primary caregiver for the child is
• Child support payments can be varied with court orders
• Child support may be retroactively enforced
• Child support payments do not necessarily mean it’s just for the child
• Child support is required whether you are working or not. Unemployment is not an excuse for not making child support payments
• In some cases child support can carry on even after the child has reached 18 years old in cases where children have disabilities or is registered full-time in a post-secondary institution