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* what the child’s special expenses are and how much each expense costs | * what the child’s special expenses are and how much each expense costs | ||
:'''Important note:''' The amount of child support payable in an order can become | :'''Important note:''' The amount of child support payable in an order can become outdated if the payor’s income increases. It’s a really good idea to also ask for an order about when you will exchange income information (usually income tax returns and proof of current income) and how often you will exchange financial information (usually once every one or two years). | ||
outdated if the payor’s income increases. It’s a really good idea to also ask for an order about when you will exchange income information (usually income tax returns and proof of current income) and how often you will exchange financial information (usually once every one or two years). | |||
If you are applying for child support, you can go to either the Provincial Court or the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is the only court that may grant a divorce, so divorcing parents will likely seek a child support order there. You might also ask the court to make orders about other issues, like the care of children and/or the division of property. | If you are applying for child support, you can go to either the Provincial Court or the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is the only court that may grant a divorce, so divorcing parents will likely seek a child support order there. You might also ask the court to make orders about other issues, like the care of children and/or the division of property. | ||
:'''Important note: If you are married, the court will not give you a divorce order unless a judge has determined that your order or agreement for child support is fair and in accordance with the Child Support Guidelines. | :'''Important note:''' If you are married, the court will not give you a divorce order unless a judge has determined that your order or agreement for child support is fair and in accordance with the Child Support Guidelines. | ||
There is help available for parents who are having trouble agreeing on a fair amount of child support – including private mediators and Family Justice Counsellors. You can enforce an order for child support by registering with the | There is help available for parents who are having trouble agreeing on a fair amount of child support – including private mediators and Family Justice Counsellors. You can enforce an order for child support by registering with the | ||
