The obligation to pay child support may extend well beyond the date a child turns eighteen. View our expert panel as they unravel the intricacies of entitlement and application of the Child Support Guidelines for adult children, including:

• Distinguishing between entitlement under the Family Law Act and the Divorce Act
• Do adult children have an obligation to contribute to their own support?
• Exploring the impacts of student loans, ODSP, child contributions etc. on entitlement and quantum
• Does entitlement continue through a "gap year" or beyond a first degree/diploma?
• Best practices for dealing with children who move in and out of entitlement
• How and when can adult children bring their own application for support?
• Practical advice for calculating child support for adult children

SPEAKERS

The Honourable Heather McGee, Superior Court of Justice, Family Court Branch
The Honourable David A. Jarvis, Superior Court of Justice, Family Court Branch
The Honourable Ronald Kaufman, Superior Court of Justice, Family Court Branch
The Honourable Richard Bennett, Superior Court of Justice, Family Court Branch
Julie Layne, Layne Family Law Professional Corporation
Robert Shawyer, Shawyer Family Law
Cheryl Suann Williams, Williams Family Lawyers

PROGRAM CHAIR

Sheldon Wisener, Barrister & Solicitor