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Moving Forward Financially
Money is a huge stress in separation. There are steps you can take and supports available to help manage your family’s finances.
Getting a Handle on Your Family’s Finances
It is pretty common for one parent to have a better understanding of their financial picture but with information and help, all parents can prepare themselves for their post-separation financial future.
Financial Abuse
Financial abuse interferes with the ability of separating families to reach fair and realistic separation agreements. Learn the signs of financial abuse and get help.
Money Worries and the Kids
Help your kids cope with money challenges after a separation by having age appropriate conversation about any budget changes. Reassure them that their care and well being is the main focus.
Financial Disclosure
Some of the biggest fights in family law come from people not properly disclosing their income. Be sure you understand your obligation and get help if you are worried someone is not being accurate about their finances.
Child Support Basics
Child Support helps ensure your kid’s basic needs are met even after separation. It provides financial stability that contributes to the overall wellbeing and development. It is each parent’s responsibility to support their kids financially.
How to Calculate Child Support
The easiest way to work out the basic amount of child support is to use the online calculator at the Child Support Lookup.
Special and Extraordinary Expenses
Before you agree on a final amount of child support, consider all of the other costs of raising your child.