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Child Support Calculator Ontario 2018

Reviewed by Calculator Editorial Team

This calculator helps you determine child support payments in Ontario based on the 2018 guidelines. Child support is calculated based on the income of both parents and the number of children involved. The Ontario Child Support Guidelines provide a framework for fair and consistent child support calculations.

How to Use This Calculator

To calculate child support in Ontario using the 2018 guidelines, follow these steps:

  1. Enter the gross income of the paying parent (parent with primary custody).
  2. Enter the gross income of the receiving parent (parent without primary custody).
  3. Select the number of children for whom support is being calculated.
  4. Click the "Calculate" button to see the recommended child support amount.

The calculator will display the weekly child support amount based on the Ontario Child Support Guidelines. You can then use this information to apply for child support or to understand the expected payments.

Formula Used

The Ontario Child Support Guidelines use a formula to calculate child support based on the income of both parents and the number of children. The formula is as follows:

Child Support = (Paying Parent's Income - Deductions) × Percentage × Number of Children

Where:

  • Paying Parent's Income - Gross income of the parent with primary custody
  • Deductions - Standard deductions applied to the paying parent's income
  • Percentage - Percentage of the paying parent's income that goes towards child support
  • Number of Children - Number of children for whom support is being calculated

The percentage used in the formula is based on the Ontario Child Support Guidelines and varies depending on the number of children and the income of the paying parent.

Assumptions

The child support calculator makes the following assumptions:

  • The paying parent has primary custody of the children.
  • The receiving parent does not have primary custody and is not the primary caregiver.
  • The standard deductions for the paying parent's income are applied.
  • The percentage of the paying parent's income that goes towards child support is based on the Ontario Child Support Guidelines.

These assumptions are based on the Ontario Child Support Guidelines and are used to ensure fair and consistent child support calculations.

Worked Example

Let's look at an example to see how the child support calculator works. Suppose:

  • The paying parent has a gross income of $80,000 per year.
  • The receiving parent has a gross income of $50,000 per year.
  • There is one child for whom support is being calculated.

Using the child support calculator, we can calculate the weekly child support amount as follows:

Step 1: Calculate the paying parent's income after deductions

Paying Parent's Income After Deductions = $80,000 - $10,000 (standard deductions) = $70,000

Step 2: Determine the percentage of the paying parent's income that goes towards child support

Percentage = 15% (based on the Ontario Child Support Guidelines)

Step 3: Calculate the weekly child support amount

Child Support = ($70,000 × 15%) × 1 = $10,500 per year

Weekly Child Support = $10,500 / 52 ≈ $201.92 per week

The child support calculator would display a weekly child support amount of approximately $201.92 for this example.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ontario Child Support Guidelines?

The Ontario Child Support Guidelines is a set of rules and formulas used to calculate child support payments in Ontario. It ensures fair and consistent child support amounts based on the income of both parents and the number of children.

How often are child support payments made?

Child support payments are typically made on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. The frequency of payments can vary depending on the agreement between the parents.

Can child support payments be changed?

Yes, child support payments can be changed if there is a significant change in the income of either parent or if there is a change in the number of children for whom support is being paid.

What happens if a parent does not pay child support?

If a parent does not pay child support, the other parent can take legal action to enforce the payment. This may involve filing a lawsuit or requesting an order for enforcement with the court.

Is child support taxable?

In Ontario, child support payments are generally not taxable. However, the receiving parent may be required to report the income on their tax return.