What if my province hasn't changed its laws and my family doesn't fall under the federal Guidelines?

Each Canadian province has laws that allow provincial court judges to make orders about custody, access, and support. These laws continue in effect until the provincial governments change them. Your family will not fall through the cracks; if the federal guidelines do not apply to your situation and your provincial government hasn't changed its laws to comply with the Guidelines, the courts in your province can still use the existing laws to make orders to help families.

For more information, see the Department of Justice Canada website.

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