When a couple decides to legally separate, they also need to decide how child support will be paid. If you are from Canada, you need to calculate child support depending on the laws there. You can either go with the standard process of paying it in one lump sum every month, or you can work out an arrangement where payments are made every month. There is no right answer for everyone, and you must discuss this with your spouse before deciding what works best for both of you.
Know How Much Child Support You Are Entitled
This is a crucial step and, if you don’t know how much child support you are entitled to, it’s worth hiring an attorney who can help. You’ll want to be sure that your decision regarding monthly payments or lump sum payments falls in line with what the court has decided will happen when you separate. The amount set must be something that you can afford.
This is also the time to decide if …