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New Brunswick Child Support Calculator

Calculate New Brunswick child support accurately using the Federal Child Support Guidelines. Generate court-ready reports with detailed tax calculations, special expense sharing, and net income analysis for New Brunswick families.

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What's Included
  • Federal Guidelines table amounts for New Brunswick
  • Section 7 special expense sharing
  • New Brunswick provincial tax calculations
  • Shared and split custody calculations
  • Government benefit adjustments
  • Court-ready PDF reports

How Child Support Works in New Brunswick

New Brunswick applies the Federal Child Support Guidelines. The province has a Family Support Orders Service for enforcement and variation of support orders.

Divorcepath calculates New Brunswick child support using the current Federal Child Support Tables, automatically applying New Brunswick provincial tax rates, credits, and government benefits to determine accurate support amounts and net income for each party.

Court Forms & Filing

Court: Court of King's Bench of New Brunswick

Key forms: Form 72J (Financial Statement)

Legislation: Federal Divorce Act and New Brunswick Family Services Act

Divorcepath can auto-populate New Brunswick court forms with your calculation results, saving hours of manual data entry.

Everything You Need for New Brunswick Child Support

Table Amounts

Federal Child Support Guidelines table amounts calculated for New Brunswick, based on the paying parent's income and number of children.

Special Expenses (s. 7)

Share childcare, health, education, and extracurricular costs proportionally, with automatic New Brunswick tax credit adjustments.

New Brunswick Tax Calculations

Full New Brunswick provincial and federal tax calculations showing how support affects each party's after-tax income and benefits.

Court-Ready Reports

PDF reports accepted by New Brunswick courts, with detailed calculations, charts, and explanations for judges and mediators.

Multiple Scenarios

Compare sole custody, shared custody (40%+ parenting time), and split custody arrangements side by side.

Always Current

New Brunswick tax rates, benefit amounts, and guideline tables updated continuously as legislation changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about child support in New Brunswick.

How is child support calculated in New Brunswick?
Child support in New Brunswick is calculated using the Federal Child Support Guidelines. The base amount (table amount) is determined by the paying parent's gross annual income and the number of children. Additional amounts may be ordered for special or extraordinary expenses under section 7 of the Guidelines, which are shared proportionally to each parent's income. Divorcepath automates these calculations and applies New Brunswick's provincial tax rates to determine the net financial impact.
Where do I file for child support in New Brunswick?
Family law matters in New Brunswick are heard in the Court of King's Bench (Family Division). Legal Aid New Brunswick may be available for eligible individuals.
What forms do I need for child support in New Brunswick?
In New Brunswick, you will typically need a financial statement (Form 72J (Financial Statement)) and an application or motion for child support. Divorcepath can help auto-populate these forms with data from your support calculation, reducing manual data entry and the risk of errors.
What if we have shared custody in New Brunswick?
When a child spends at least 40% of the time with each parent, this is considered shared custody under the Federal Child Support Guidelines. In shared custody situations, child support is calculated using a set-off approach: both parents' table amounts are calculated, and the difference is paid by the higher-income parent. Divorcepath's calculator handles shared custody calculations automatically for New Brunswick families.
How are special expenses (section 7) handled?
Special or extraordinary expenses (childcare, medical/dental insurance premiums, health-related expenses, education, extracurricular activities, and post-secondary education) are shared between parents in proportion to their incomes, after accounting for any tax credits or deductions related to the expense. Divorcepath automatically calculates the net cost and proportional sharing for New Brunswick families, including New Brunswick-specific tax credits.
Is the calculator accurate for New Brunswick?
Yes. Divorcepath uses the current Federal Child Support Tables and applies New Brunswick's specific provincial tax rates, credits, and benefit calculations. The calculator is trusted by over 500 Canadian law firms and has been used by more than 300,000 Canadians. Reports generated by Divorcepath are accepted in New Brunswick courts.
Do I need a lawyer to calculate child support?
You do not need a lawyer to calculate child support. Divorcepath provides the same professional-grade calculations used by family lawyers across Canada. However, for complex situations involving income disputes, undue hardship claims, or high-conflict cases, consulting a New Brunswick family lawyer is recommended. Divorcepath provides legal information, not legal advice.

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