Manitoba has taken the initiative to allow for easy recalculation of child support through their child recalculation service. The premise and purpose behind this idea is to reduce the amount of times parents have to come to court in order to have things formally amended by a judge. Parents may still be required to come to court if the circumstances are beyond any normal occurrence where recalculation can be easily made.
Manitoba’s child support calculator is meant to be an informative guide only and should not be constituted as a replacement for qualified legal advice. If you need assistance with respect to Manitoba’s child support guidelines or any other matter related to Manitoba family law, you are encouraged to contact a lawyer in your area. If you feel you might not be able to afford a lawyer, contact Legal Aid Manitoba for information on how to apply for assistance. If you are planning to represent yourself, visit your local Manitoba Provincial Court Office or the Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench Office for information. The Manitoba Courts may have pamphlets which can assist you.
Manitoba Justice offers this guide to varying a child support order in Manitoba.
Manitoba Child Support OrdersThe Canada Child Support Guidelines set out child support tables specific to each province and territory. We've made child support calculators specific to each province: