+
+ If the paying parent earns more than $150,000 per year, you may need to calculate both incomes.
+ The Federal Guidelines provide two options:
+
+
+ You can use the tables to determine the child support amount for the first $150,000. Then add
+ the percentage listed in the tables for the portion of income over $150,000. If you choose this
+ option, you would only need to calculate the paying parent’s income.
+
+
+ or
+
+
+ You can use the tables to determine the child support amount for the first $150,000. You can
+ then determine an amount for the portion of income over $150,000 by looking at the condition,
+ means, needs and other circumstances of the child and the financial ability of each of you to
+ contribute. If you choose this option, you would need to calculate both incomes.
+
+
+ In some cases:
+
+
+ -
+ You may need to calculate your child’s income—for example, if the child is over the age of
+ majority and you are taking his or her financial means into consideration to determine a
+ child support amount.
+
+ -
+ You may need to calculate the income of every member of both households to compare the
+ standards of living if either of you is claiming undue hardship.
+
+
+
+ Source: The
+ {% include "partials/tooltip_link_federal_child_support_guidelines.html" with reference_link="http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/fl-lf/child-enfant/guide/step5-etap5.html#h7" link_text="Federal Child Support Guidelines" %}
+ Department of Justice
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+
+