Who is a “Parent” for the purposes of Child Support?
This question can become complicated when it comes to the issue of child support. Obviously, a biological or adoptive parent is a “parent for the purposes of child support. A biological or adoptive parent is obligated to pay support for the care of their child. However, even if you are not a biological or adoptive parent of a child, it is possible that you may still be liable for child support upon the breakdown of a relationship. If you are found to be “in loco parentis” (i.e. acting as if you are the parent of the Child), you may be liable to pay child support even though you are not the child’s biological or adoptive parent. Determining the Amount of Child Support Payable The amount of child support that is payable is based on Federal, or Provincial Child Support Guidelines, depending on your individual situation. Factors that are taken into consideration in establishing the amount payable include the number of children for whom support is payable, the annual income of the payor par
