Changes to the Federal Child Support Tables

By Melanie Larock ( October 1, 2025, 9:45 AM EDT) -- The new Federal Child Support Guidelines will come into effect on Oct. 1, 2025. Under the Divorce Act, the Federal Child Support Guidelines apply for children of married or formerly married parents. In Ontario, given that the Ontario Child Support Guidelines mirror the Federal Child Support Guidelines, the new Tables will also apply for children of unmarried parents or married parents who are separating and have child support claims under the Family Law Act....