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Parents in St. John’s see this spot the moment they get their child support result. One firm per city.
What parents in St. John’s pay
Monthly amounts from the Newfoundland and Labrador table. These are the same across Newfoundland and Labrador; tap an income for the full breakdown.
| Yearly income | 1 child | 2 children | 3 children | 4 children |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $286 | $560 | $779 | $959 |
| $50,000 | $436 | $747 | $996 | $1,200 |
| $60,000 | $521 | $880 | $1,167 | $1,402 |
| $75,000 | $653 | $1,086 | $1,431 | $1,714 |
| $90,000 | $788 | $1,295 | $1,700 | $2,032 |
| $100,000 | $876 | $1,432 | $1,877 | $2,241 |
| $125,000 | $1,084 | $1,755 | $2,292 | $2,732 |
| $150,000 | $1,286 | $2,069 | $2,696 | $3,208 |
Where family cases are heard in St. John’s
Free and low-cost help in St. John’s
- Family Justice Services (free parent education and mediation), 21 King’s Bridge Rd.
- Legal Aid NL: Family Duty Counsel (68 Portugal Cove Rd.)
The rules that apply in St. John’s
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, R.S.N.L. 1990, c. F-2. Once there is an order or agreement, the Support Enforcement Program can collect and enforce payments. To update support without going to court, Newfoundland and Labrador offers: Child Support Recalculation Office.
Read the full Newfoundland and Labrador child support guide, including the table for every income and how the number of children changes the amount.
Common questions in St. John’s
Does St. John’s have its own child support amounts?
No. Child support in St. John’s uses the official Newfoundland and Labrador table from the Federal Child Support Guidelines, the same as everywhere else in Newfoundland and Labrador. What matters is where the paying parent lives, their gross income and the number of children.
How much is child support in St. John’s for one child?
Under the Newfoundland and Labrador table, a parent earning $50,000 pays about $436 a month for one child, $521 on $60,000 and $876 on $100,000.
Which court handles child support in St. John’s?
Family cases in St. John’s are heard at the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador, Family Division, 68 Portugal Cove Rd., St. John’s, NL A1B 2L9.
Where can I get free family law help in St. John’s?
Free or low-cost help includes: Family Justice Services (free parent education and mediation), 21 King’s Bridge Rd.; Legal Aid NL: Family Duty Counsel (68 Portugal Cove Rd.).
What if the paying parent lives outside Newfoundland and Labrador?
Then the table for the province or territory where the paying parent lives applies, even if the children live in St. John’s. See our guide on parents in different provinces.
Nearby cities
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Local court and help information checked against official sources: 1 2 3. Court locations can change; confirm with the court before you go.
