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Annually we recalculate child support payments based on our income tax return. When adjusting payments, do I include spousal support as part of my income to determine an updated child support calculation?
03 months ago
Kimberley Ketsa - Long Family Law Group LLP (Edmonton) Verified Lawyer
Spousal Support is generally included with total income for the purposes of calculating proportionate shares of special expenses under Section 7 of the Guidelines, such as child care costs or medical/dental expenses. Spousal support would not normally be included in calculating the base monthly child support amount.
It is always best to get advice from a lawyer on your unique circumstances. You can also make use of neutral mediators to assist in recalculation.
13 months ago
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