Child and Spousal Support

    Clear Guidance When Support Arrangements Need Attention

    SLPC assists clients with child support and spousal support matters, including bringing or responding to motions to vary existing support arrangements — helping you understand your options and make informed decisions.

    How can SLPC help with a support matter?

    SLPC helps you understand your rights and obligations regarding support, explains the options available in your situation, and provides representation through negotiations, applications and court proceedings. The legal options available depend on the facts of your case, and SLPC can help you understand how the framework may apply to your circumstances.

    When to Seek Review

    When might a support order need to be reviewed?

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    A significant change in income for either party

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    A change in parenting arrangements affecting support

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    A child reaching the age of majority or financial independence

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    Retirement, illness or other changes in financial circumstances

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    The expiration of a time-limited support order

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    New information that was not available when the original order was made

    Perspective

    Support arrangements shape daily life. Clear guidance helps you make decisions grounded in your circumstances.

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    Services

    Child support matters

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    Initial child support arrangements under the Federal Child Support Guidelines

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    Understanding support obligations and how income is considered

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    Bringing or responding to motions to vary child support

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    Spousal support matters

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    Spousal support claims following separation

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    Negotiating spousal support terms in separation agreements

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    Duration and amount of spousal support

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    Bringing or responding to motions to vary spousal support

    Motions to Vary

    Bringing or responding to a motion to vary support

    If circumstances have changed since a support order was made, you may be able to bring a motion to vary the existing arrangement. SLPC can help you prepare and file the necessary documents, present the changed circumstances to the court, and advocate for an outcome that reflects your current situation. If you are responding to a motion to vary, SLPC can help you understand the claims being made and prepare your response. The legal options available depend on the facts of your case.

    Questions

    Frequently asked questions

    Child support is generally determined using the Federal Child Support Guidelines, which consider the paying parent's income and the number of children. SLPC can help you understand how the guidelines may apply in your case, but each situation depends on its specific facts.

    Spousal support is financial support paid by one spouse to the other after separation. Entitlement depends on factors such as the length of the relationship, the roles of each spouse and economic consequences of the relationship. SLPC can help you understand whether a spousal support claim may be appropriate in your circumstances.

    Yes. If there has been a material change in circumstances since the original order was made, you may be able to bring a motion to vary the support arrangement. SLPC can help you understand whether a variation may be appropriate and guide you through the process.

    A motion to vary is a court application to change an existing support order. It requires demonstrating that circumstances have changed significantly enough to justify a different arrangement. SLPC can help you bring or respond to a motion to vary support.

    SLPC accepts Legal Aid certificates for eligible family-law matters. Contact the firm to confirm whether SLPC can assist with your specific certificate.

    These answers are general and educational. They are not legal advice and do not address your specific circumstances. Please consult SLPC for guidance tailored to your situation.

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