Encyclopedia of Canadian Laws

Support

Alan Brudner

Support in Canada

Support

This section offers an overview of Support under Canadian law, reporting on the provincial jurisdiction differences.

Concept of Support in Ontario

This section provides the essential definition of Support relevant or under the laws of Ontario: Monetary assistance that a person provides for his or her dependant(s).

Concept of Support (Family Law)

The following is a definition of support under Canadian law, in relation to family law: Money paid by one spouse or parent to the other spouse or parent after separation (spousal support), or by one parent or guardian to another parent or guardian (child support).

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