Nova Scotia

Child Support in Nova Scotia

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Table Amounts

Base support from Federal Tables based on income and number of children. Amounts are presumptive.

Special Expenses

Parents share extraordinary expenses proportionally: childcare, medical, educational, extracurricular.

Shared Parenting

At least 40% time with each parent triggers set-off approach. Difference paid by higher income parent.

Enforcement

Maintenance Enforcement Program handles collection through garnishment and other tools.

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