Ontario Child Support Lawyers: Fairness for Your Child's Future.
Whether you are the Payor or Recipient, we ensure financial obligations are calculated accurately, enforced strictly, and varied when life changes.
Legal Review: This service overview was reviewed by Deepa Tailor, Senior Family Lawyer, to ensure compliance with the Federal Child Support Guidelines and Ontario Family Law (2026).
Why You Need a Child Support Lawyer
Many parents assume Child Support is a simple table calculation. In reality, determining the correct 'Income' for that table is often a complex legal battle. Whether it involves imputing income for self-employed ex-spouses, calculating shared custody 'set-offs,' or enforcing Section 7 expenses, a simple math error can cost you thousands of dollars over the child's life. Tailor Law ensures the numbers are right the first time.
Complete Child Support Representation
Accurate Calculation
We go beyond Line 15000. We analyze tax returns, corporate dividends, and cash income to determine the true Guideline income.
Enforcement & Arrears
We work with the Family Responsibility Office (FRO) and file court motions to collect unpaid support, suspend licenses, and garnish wages.
Variations (Motion to Change)
Income changes. Kids grow up. We file Motions to Change to update old orders, reduce payments after job loss, or terminate support.
Retroactive Claims
If you were underpaid for years, we help you claim retroactive 'back pay' based on the Supreme Court's D.B.S. factors.
Do You Have a Complex Case?
Not all support cases are created equal.
The Simple T4 Case
Both parents are employees. Income is clear on the T4 slip.
OUR ROLE:
Efficiently draft a Separation Agreement to formalize the Table Amount and Section 7 split.
The Complex Case
One parent is Self-Employed, owns a Corporation, or works for cash.
OUR ROLE:
Forensic analysis. We file motions to 'Impute Income,' add back personal expenses, and chase hidden assets to ensure fairness.
How We Secure Your Order
Financial Disclosure
We demand full transparency. We exchange sworn Financial Statements (Form 13) and 3 years of tax assessments.
The Assessment
We run three scenarios: The 'Low,' 'High,' and 'Likely' support outcomes based on case law, helping you make informed decisions.
Negotiation
We attempt to settle via Mediation or Lawyer-Negotiation to save you court fees.
Court Action
If the other party is unreasonable, we proceed to court to obtain a binding Interim or Final Order.
Ontario Support FAQs
Explore Specific Topics
Self-Employed Income Guide
Learn how child support is calculated when one parent owns a business or works for cash.
Special Expenses (Section 7)
Understand how daycare, extracurriculars, and medical costs are shared between parents.
Adult Children (Support Over 18)
When does child support continue past age 18? University, disability, and other exceptions.
Deepa Tailor
Senior Family Lawyer
Deepa Tailor is the founder of Tailor Law. She leads a team of dedicated family lawyers committed to ensuring children receive the financial support they are entitled to under Ontario law.
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Don't let a simple calculation error cost you thousands. Our child support lawyers ensure accuracy, fairness, and enforcement.
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