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Parents in Edmonton see this spot the moment they get their child support result. One firm per city.
What parents in Edmonton pay
Monthly amounts from the Alberta table. These are the same across Alberta; tap an income for the full breakdown.
| Yearly income | 1 child | 2 children | 3 children | 4 children |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $297 | $572 | $792 | $972 |
| $50,000 | $403 | $728 | $987 | $1,200 |
| $60,000 | $495 | $871 | $1,172 | $1,418 |
| $75,000 | $637 | $1,091 | $1,455 | $1,752 |
| $90,000 | $781 | $1,316 | $1,744 | $2,094 |
| $100,000 | $878 | $1,466 | $1,937 | $2,322 |
| $125,000 | $1,106 | $1,821 | $2,393 | $2,861 |
| $150,000 | $1,326 | $2,163 | $2,833 | $3,381 |
Where family cases are heard in Edmonton
Free and low-cost help in Edmonton
- Alberta Family Mediation Program (free if one parent earns $60,000 or less), John E. Brownlee Building, 10365 97 St. NW
- Alberta: free help preparing court forms
- Legal Aid Alberta: Family Law
The rules that apply in Edmonton
If you are divorcing, child support comes from the federal Divorce Act and the Federal Child Support Guidelines. If you were never married, or are separated but not divorcing, it comes from the Family Law Act, S.A. 2003, c. F-4.5. Once there is an order or agreement, the Maintenance Enforcement Program can collect and enforce payments. To update support without going to court, Alberta offers: Child Support Recalculation Program.
Read the full Alberta child support guide, including the table for every income and how the number of children changes the amount.
Common questions in Edmonton
Does Edmonton have its own child support amounts?
No. Child support in Edmonton uses the official Alberta table from the Federal Child Support Guidelines, the same as everywhere else in Alberta. What matters is where the paying parent lives, their gross income and the number of children.
How much is child support in Edmonton for one child?
Under the Alberta table, a parent earning $50,000 pays about $403 a month for one child, $495 on $60,000 and $878 on $100,000.
Which court handles child support in Edmonton?
Family cases in Edmonton are heard at the Edmonton Law Courts, 1A Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, AB T5J 0R2.
Where can I get free family law help in Edmonton?
Free or low-cost help includes: Alberta Family Mediation Program (free if one parent earns $60,000 or less), John E. Brownlee Building, 10365 97 St. NW; Alberta: free help preparing court forms; Legal Aid Alberta: Family Law.
What if the paying parent lives outside Alberta?
Then the table for the province or territory where the paying parent lives applies, even if the children live in Edmonton. See our guide on parents in different provinces.
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