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Child Support Agreement Form

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A written agreement between parents setting the amount, schedule, and terms of child support. Download a child support agreement form built for Canadian families.

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Child Support Agreement template for Canada: the first page of the document

For which cases this child support agreement form can be used?

The present template is frequently used by Canadian families to agree on payment of children support outside of a courtroom, including:

  • The amount of a monthly support to be paid per each child;
  • The frequency of payment support;
  • What is covered and what is not by a regular child support payments;
  • What happens if the paying parent can no longer pay the agreed amount of a child support due to health or financial problems?
  • Revision clause allowing parents to review the amount of a child support at any time?

How to define the amount of a child support when drafting a child support agreement form?

The final figures included in the text of the document cannot be purely a matter of preference. The final amount depends on the paying parent’s income and the number of children as defined by the Federal Child Support Guidelines (SOR/97-175), in force since 1 May 1997.

Interestingly, in case a final document does not align with the real numbers, a court can set it aside at any time.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Can parents agree on child support without going to court?

Yes. Parents who agree can use this child support agreement form to put the terms in writing, which is often faster and cheaper than court.

2. How much support should we agree on?

The amount generally follows the Federal Child Support Guidelines, based on the paying parent’s income and the number of children.

3. Is a private agreement enforceable?

It can be. In many provinces you can file the agreement with the court or a maintenance enforcement program so it’s enforced like an order.

4. Does it cover extra costs like childcare?

Yes. There’s a section for shared special or extraordinary expenses, such as childcare, medical costs, and activities.

5. Can we change the amount later?

Yes. The template includes a review clause so support can be adjusted when income or circumstances change.

6. Do both parents sign?

Yes. Both parents sign, and each keeps a copy with their records.

7. Does it work across provinces?

Yes. It’s built for Canadian families, and you should check your province’s guidelines and filing options, which vary.

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