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Vancouver Child Support Lawyers

Obtaining child support is the right of the child. It is neither your right nor your spouse’s right. When you think about child support, think about how your child will benefit by receiving it, even if you think a large portion of child support is being spent on your ex and not just the child.

If you are living large and have a child with someone, then that person and the child are entitled to some of your goods. It is always underestimated just how expensive it is to raise a child in Vancouver or British Columbia. You will need to make sure you are either paying or receiving the right child support amount. Child support is a very complex area of law, simply because children have so many different expenses. Parents need to work and earn enough money to support them. If a parent chooses not to work or pay support, he or she can face extreme consequences for such a decision.

Our award-winning firm specializes in child support matters in Vancouver. Our experienced lawyers have earned a stellar reputation for our cutting-edge approach to child support laws in Vancouver and for our creative strategies. Our 90% success rate in 2014 and 2015 speaks for itself.

Monthly Child Support in BC

To calculate monthly child support click here. You will need to pay child support if your child resides with the other parent more than 60 percent of the time, or if you share the child’s care, but your income is higher than the other parent. The amount of monthly child support is calculated based on your gross income.

Additionally, your child may have special expenses that you may be responsible for. As a stepparent of a child, you also may be ordered to pay child support upon separation from your spouse. Monthly child support pays for the costs of daily food, shelter, and other basic necessities. Some additional child expenses could be swimming classes, tutoring, or daycare, which are considered special expenses.

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Vancouver Child Support – Special & Extraordinary Expenses

The amount of child support for special and extraordinary expenses is based on the income of each parent. Special and extraordinary expenses include childcare, extra-curricular activities, college tuition, tutoring, medical expenses and anything else you and your spouse agree to. But there is much more you need to know:

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Change or Cancel Child Support in Vancouver

Both child support lawyers and the law understand that life is not static. It provides a framework to change or cancel child support based on different circumstances. To qualify for a change in child support, you must demonstrate a material change in your circumstances. Until you obtain a court order that changes your current child support obligations, you must continue to pay what you currently owe. Therefore, if you are experiencing financial hardship, you should speak to our experienced child support lawyers in Vancouver now.

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Calculating Vancouver Child Support

The Vancouver child support calculator calculates the amount of child support you owe based on the number of children and your gross income. Although this calculator is a good starting point, the issue is often more complicated. For example, if you are self-employed, a judge may scrutinize a low CRA reporting of income. Child support is the income from all sources not just your personal taxes. Conversely, unusually high income that is unlikely to occur again may be deducted in certain cases. YLaw Group’s experienced child support lawyers will help you calculate a fair and accurate support agreement under the British Columbia Child Support Guidelines.

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Enforcing Child Support in Vancouver

You rely on child support to pay your child’s expenses. Missed or delayed payments can cause substantial financial hardship. The British Columbia Family Maintenance Enforcement Program can force a parent to pay child support if they do not pay it voluntarily. When and what type of action to take depends upon the amount owed, the parent’s payment history, and her or his current circumstances.  If you need help in enforcing a child support order, speak to one of our experienced family lawyers in Vancouver today.

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Learn More About Vancouver Child Support

Consulting with a lawyer who specializes in child support, will help ensure a positive outcome. YLaw Group’s child support lawyers in Vancouver, have many strategies and knowledge of any loopholes, that will either maximize or reduce child support based on your situation. Contact our award-winning family lawyer for more information about child support in Vancouver or call 604-974-9529.

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