Category: Special or extraordinary expenses

Child Support & Section 7 Special or Extraordinary Expenses: What are they? What aren’t they?

When parents separate, in addition to basic expenses covered by child support (such as food, and shelter), parents must determine which additional expenses they will share. These additional expenses are referred to as “special or extraordinary expenses” or “section 7” expenses, families in Vancouver who are separating rarely agree on what these are.

The Federal Child Support Guidelines sets out a list of what can be considered a special or extraordinary expense. They are:

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