The Child Support Guidelines dictate how much child support is payable. Several factors are used to calculate the monthly amount including how much time each child resides with each parent, the annual gross income of both parents, the number of children and province of residence. Special and extraordinary expenses (such as child care, tuition, orthodontia, and extracurricular costs) are then calculated in an amount that is in the proportion that the payor’s income is to the total family income, and this is added to the monthly table amount. Calculating and negotiating child support can be a complex and involved process but determining the correct child support payments is essential to meeting your child’s needs and ensuring your child’s wellbeing. The lawyers at Bortolussi Family Law recognize the importance of putting children’s needs first throughout the separation and divorce processes. If you have concerns about child support, contact our lawyers to set up a consultation.