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Parents in Vancouver see this spot the moment they get their child support result. One firm per city.
What parents in Vancouver pay
Monthly amounts from the British Columbia table. These are the same across British Columbia; tap an income for the full breakdown.
| Yearly income | 1 child | 2 children | 3 children | 4 children |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $343 | $616 | $834 | $1,013 |
| $50,000 | $468 | $792 | $1,051 | $1,263 |
| $60,000 | $563 | $939 | $1,240 | $1,487 |
| $75,000 | $708 | $1,166 | $1,532 | $1,832 |
| $90,000 | $858 | $1,399 | $1,831 | $2,185 |
| $100,000 | $955 | $1,549 | $2,025 | $2,414 |
| $125,000 | $1,176 | $1,893 | $2,467 | $2,937 |
| $150,000 | $1,383 | $2,215 | $2,881 | $3,426 |
Where family cases are heard in Vancouver
Free and low-cost help in Vancouver
- Vancouver Justice Access Centre (290-800 Hornby St.)
- Vancouver Family Justice Centre
- Legal Aid BC: Family Duty Counsel at the courthouse
- Legal Aid BC: Family LawLINE (free advice by phone)
The rules that apply in Vancouver
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 (British Columbia). Once there is an order or agreement, the BC Family Maintenance Agency (Family Maintenance Enforcement Program) can collect and enforce payments. To update support without going to court, British Columbia offers: Child Support Recalculation Service.
Read the full British Columbia child support guide, including the table for every income and how the number of children changes the amount.
Common questions in Vancouver
Does Vancouver have its own child support amounts?
No. Child support in Vancouver uses the official British Columbia table from the Federal Child Support Guidelines, the same as everywhere else in British Columbia. What matters is where the paying parent lives, their gross income and the number of children.
How much is child support in Vancouver for one child?
Under the British Columbia table, a parent earning $50,000 pays about $468 a month for one child, $563 on $60,000 and $955 on $100,000.
Which court handles child support in Vancouver?
Family cases in Vancouver are heard at the Robson Square Provincial Court, 800 Hornby St., Vancouver, BC V6Z 2C5 and the Vancouver Law Courts, 800 Smithe St., Vancouver, BC V6Z 2E1.
Where can I get free family law help in Vancouver?
Free or low-cost help includes: Vancouver Justice Access Centre (290-800 Hornby St.); Vancouver Family Justice Centre; Legal Aid BC: Family Duty Counsel at the courthouse; Legal Aid BC: Family LawLINE (free advice by phone).
What if the paying parent lives outside British Columbia?
Then the table for the province or territory where the paying parent lives applies, even if the children live in Vancouver. See our guide on parents in different provinces.
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