Why Quitting a Job Won't Change Child Support or Spousal Support

Episode 104 Child support is the part of divorce and family law that many people hate the most. Since, in Canada, monthly child support is based entirely on the payer’s income, it might seem logical that a parent can reduce his or her child support obligation by reducing his or her income. However, even people who have legitimate losses of income can find it difficult to reduce their support obligations. The same principals apply to spousal support. In this episode of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman, covers why intentionally reducing income will not lower support… and how those rules can even affect people who have lost their job or had other income losses through no fault of their own,. If you found this episode helpful, check out these episodes on similar topics: 98.    • 7 Big Costly Child Support Mistakes   90.    • 5 More Costly Misconceptions About Family Law   89.    • Can Child Support Be Reduced for High Inco...   81.    • Can Parents Agree To No Child Support Afte...   76.    • When Is Your Income Not Your Income For Su...   66.    • How to Change Child Support   54.    • Child Support Does Not End at Age 18   53.    • How to Pay Less Child Support   The Ontario Family Law Podcast is a companion to the book, Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law. The latest edition, which is up-to-date on all important divorce issues is now available. Get it as a $9.99 Kindle eBookhere: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CN8WWYHD, or as an Apple Book for your iPad or iPhone here: https://books.apple.com/ca/book/guide... . You can also get it as a paperback or hard cover from Amazon ( https://www.amazon.ca/Guide-Basics-On... ) at better bookstores. TO CONTACT JOHN SCHUMAN: website: www.schumanlaw.ca email: [email protected] phone: 647-342-6775 Contents: 00:00 Introduction: 0:00 03:41 Reducing Income Is A Bad Idea 05:15 The Legal Duty to Seek Reasonable Employment 05:54 What Are Legal Excuses for Reducing Income For Support? 06:14 The Legal Consequences of Reducing Income 07:28 Medical Reasons For A Lower Income 07:47 Decreased Income Due to Industry Changes 09:47 The Cost of Changing Support 10:49 Changes in Income Have A Bigger Effect for Spousal Support 11:58 Conclusion