Resources
Federal Child Support GuidelinesChildren need financial support from their parents – and they have a legal right to it. When parents separate or divorce, they should try to agree on the amount of child support. If they ask a court to decide, the court will use guidelines to determine child support payments. The Federal Child Support Guidelines are a set of rules and tables used to determine child support when parents divorce. They are the law. |
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Because Life Goes OnPublished by Health Canada in 2005, this online publication provides a range of background information for separating parents. |
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No Matter What: Me and My FamilyA colouring book that helps children be assured that, no matter what, committed parents will always be there to nurture, protect, and provide for them. |
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Parenting Plan WorksheetThis parenting plan worksheet can help you and the other parent spell out the details of how you are going to parent. If you and the other parent develop a parenting plan, each of you should keep a copy. |
Crisis Planning and Counseling for Parents with Shared CustodyInformation and guidance for parents going through separation during the COVID-19 crisis from a counsellor's perspective (note: American resource). |