Child Support
Two 2005 cases highlight the need for
public discussion and legislative reform in cases of paternity fraud.
There is no automatic one rule precluding
collection of child support arrears accruing more than one year ago. In some
circumstances, it is possible to cancel the arrears but the facts of each
case must be examined carefully. The Ontario Court of Appeal clarifies the
law in a recent decision.
- Legislation in effect since
1997 in the province of Ontario gives more teeth to enforcement
of child support orders.
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- Lawyers be careful when negotiating
agreements that will provide for support payments to be made directly to
third parties. Watch out for such court orders as well. Two cases
are reviewed here along with the requirements of such arrangements.
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