Canada. Department of Justice
Site: Ottawa - Mailing Address
Service: Child Support Guidelines
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK3615 | Last Full Update: 07 Feb 2022 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | Toll free 1-888-373-2222 |
| TTY Phone | 1-800-267-7676 |
| Fax | 613-990-8197 |
| fcyinfofea@justice.gc.ca | |
| Website | https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/fl-df/child-enfant/index.html |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/JusticeCanadaEn RSS: www.justice.gc.ca/eng/news-nouv/rss.html Twitter: twitter.com/JusticeCanadaEn YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/JusticeCanadaEn |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | The Department of Justice works to ensure that Canada's justice system is as fair, accessible and efficient as possible. The Department helps the federal government to develop policy and to draft and reform laws as needed. At the same time, it acts as the government's legal adviser, providing legal counsel and support, and representing the Government of Canada in court. |
| Legal Status | (40) Federal Government |
| Funding | Federal |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | The Federal Guidelines are a set of rules and tables used to determine child support when parents divorce, and are the law * to establish a fair standard of support for children so that they continue to benefit from both parents’ incomes after the separation or divorce * to reduce conflict and tension between parents by making the calculation of child support more objective * to ensure that parents and children in similar situations are treated the same * to make the legal process more efficient and encourage settlements by giving courts and parents guidance about child support This guide has general information, instructions and worksheets, as well as other tools to help you make decisions about child support when you separate or divorce * The Federal Child Support Guidelines: Step-by-Step |
| Hours | Telephone Information officers Mon-Fri 8 am-12 noon and 1 pm-4 pm * messages left after hours or on statutory holidays will be returned during business hours |
| Areas Served | Canada |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Call or visit the website for information |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Mailing Address | c/o Family, Children and Youth Section, Department of Justice Canada 284 Wellington St Ottawa, ON K1A 0H8 |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable - telephone and online service only |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Government / Legal |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Community Legal Services ; Legal Education / Information |
| Service Categories | Child Support Assistance/Enforcement ; Legal Information Services ~ Divorce/Custody/Support Issues |