Divorce can be contentious, especially when children are involved. Not only are assets divided, but one parent is now the primary custodial parent to the couple’s children. Unfortunately, sometimes, in the emotional aftermath of a divorce or separation your spouse may withhold child support. When this happens, it is important to know what rights you have to ensure that your children’s best interests are protected.
Does My Spouse Have to Pay Child Support if We Are Just Separated?
If you are separated from your spouse — irrespective of the matter of a final dissolution of your marriage — the non-custodial parent is still obligated to continue to help support the children. It is in your children’s best interest to make sure all support agreements are in writing, whether court-ordered or drafted privately between you and your spouse. Only written agreements can be enforced. To further ensure the protection of your children’s interests, your Ottawa child support lawyer can register your agreement with the Family Responsibility Office (FRO), the provincial agent that enforces child support orders.
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