Child Support Lawyers in Alberta

Child Support Lawyers in Alberta

Ensuring Fair and Consistent Financial Support for Your Children

At 587LAWYERS, we help parents across Alberta understand and resolve child support matters in a way that prioritizes their children’s well-being. Whether you’re the payor or recipient, our legal team is here to ensure that support is fair, appropriate, and compliant with the law.

Understanding Child Support Obligations

Under the Federal Child Support Guidelines, both parents are responsible for supporting their children financially after separation or divorce. Child support is not optional—it is a legal right of the child, and courts in Alberta enforce it accordingly.

Support typically includes:

• Base (or “table”) support: Based on the payor’s income and number of children.

• Section 7 expenses: These are special or extraordinary expenses, such as childcare, medical costs, and extracurricular activities.

We help calculate accurate support amounts based on current income and family arrangements, ensuring your obligations or entitlements are clearly defined.

Who Pays Child Support?

The parent with whom the child resides less than 40% of the time usually pays support to the other parent. In shared parenting arrangements, support is based on the difference in incomes and time spent with the child. We work with clients to:

• Navigate shared custody calculations

• Ensure income is properly disclosed

• Address underemployment or inconsistent earnings

• Modify support if circumstances change

Modifying or Enforcing Support

Child support orders and agreements may need to be updated if there’s a significant change in income, parenting time, or the child’s needs. Our team assists with:

• Variation applications to increase or decrease support

• Enforcement through Alberta’s Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) if payments are not being made

• Dispute resolution, including negotiation and mediation

We’ll help you take the right legal steps to keep your support arrangements up to date and enforceable.

Supporting Parents at Every Stage

Whether you’re establishing child support for the first time, updating an existing agreement, or facing enforcement action, 587LAWYERS offers knowledgeable, compassionate guidance tailored to your situation. We work with both primary caregivers and payors to achieve balanced outcomes that protect the interests of your children.

Talk to an Alberta Family Lawyer Today
Child support can be complex, especially when parenting arrangements or incomes are changing. Let our team help you understand your rights and responsibilities and ensure your child’s needs are fully addressed.
Contact 587LAWYERS today to schedule a consultation.