i am on permanent disability pension since 1997, i pay 500.00 per month for child support for 18 yr old stepdaughters, i have now been garnishheed an additional 878.00 by revenue canada for back taxes over 4 yrs in the amount of 12000.00, i looked at a consumer proposal but it would cost me 300.00 a month for the next 5 yrs. this doesn,t help and will put me in financial straits, are there any other options at all ? can i apply to court to have my support lowered because of this monetary change thankyou
Asked 4 months ago in Ajax, Ontario
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Assuming your stepdaughters are still entitled to child support you should be paying based on the appropriate Child Support Guidelines amount. If your court order requires you to pay more than the appropriate Guidelines amount you have grounds to bring a motion seeking a change (a reduction) in the child support you are required to pay. If you have been overpaying support in the past it is possible you may be able to get a reduction with respect to past overpayments as well depending on all of the circumstances. I would strongly advise you to meet with a lawyer so that you can get appropriate advice based on your specific court order and financial circumstances.
Posted 4 months ago
Please contact me directly for a consultation. Marc A. D'Heureux, Barrister & Solicitor, 555 Kingston Road. West, Ajax ON Tel:(905) 427-4077 ext. 27 Email: MarcD@reillyandpartners.com
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I agree with Marc's comments. It is also possible to have the support reduced on the basis of hardship, but be aware that the test for establishing hardship that would justify the reduction is quite stringent and difficult to meet.
Posted 4 months ago
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