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Parents in Halifax see this spot the moment they get their child support result. One firm per city.
What parents in Halifax pay
Monthly amounts from the Nova Scotia table. These are the same across Nova Scotia; tap an income for the full breakdown.
| Yearly income | 1 child | 2 children | 3 children | 4 children |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $305 | $567 | $776 | $948 |
| $50,000 | $419 | $725 | $969 | $1,169 |
| $60,000 | $505 | $858 | $1,139 | $1,370 |
| $75,000 | $635 | $1,057 | $1,394 | $1,670 |
| $90,000 | $766 | $1,260 | $1,656 | $1,980 |
| $100,000 | $852 | $1,395 | $1,829 | $2,184 |
| $125,000 | $1,054 | $1,709 | $2,233 | $2,661 |
| $150,000 | $1,250 | $2,014 | $2,625 | $3,125 |
Where family cases are heard in Halifax
Free and low-cost help in Halifax
- Family Law Information Program (FLIP), lower level, 3380 Devonshire Ave.
- Nova Scotia Legal Aid: Halifax office (family), 7001 Mumford Rd.
The rules that apply in Halifax
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 Parenting and Support Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 160. Once there is an order or agreement, the Maintenance Enforcement Program can collect and enforce payments. To update support without going to court, Nova Scotia offers: Administrative Recalculation Program.
Read the full Nova Scotia child support guide, including the table for every income and how the number of children changes the amount.
Common questions in Halifax
Does Halifax have its own child support amounts?
No. Child support in Halifax uses the official Nova Scotia table from the Federal Child Support Guidelines, the same as everywhere else in Nova Scotia. What matters is where the paying parent lives, their gross income and the number of children.
How much is child support in Halifax for one child?
Under the Nova Scotia table, a parent earning $50,000 pays about $419 a month for one child, $505 on $60,000 and $852 on $100,000.
Which court handles child support in Halifax?
Family cases in Halifax are heard at the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (Family Division), 3380 Devonshire Ave., Halifax, NS B3K 5R5.
Where can I get free family law help in Halifax?
Free or low-cost help includes: Family Law Information Program (FLIP), lower level, 3380 Devonshire Ave.; Nova Scotia Legal Aid: Halifax office (family), 7001 Mumford Rd..
What if the paying parent lives outside Nova Scotia?
Then the table for the province or territory where the paying parent lives applies, even if the children live in Halifax. See our guide on parents in different provinces.
Nearby cities
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