The Divorce Act Changes Explained

Provincial child support service

Definition of child support order
(Section 25.1(7), Divorce Act)

New section

Definition of child support order

(7) In this section, child support order has the same meaning as in subsection 2(1) and also means an interim order made under subsection 15.1(2), a provincial child support service decision made under section 25.01 and a variation order made under paragraph 17(1)(a).
Old section

None.

What is the change

This amendment defines a child support order for the purpose of s 25.1.

Reason for the change

Many people rely on interim orders for long periods; some never obtain a final child support order. This amendment allows a provincial recalculation service to recalculate interim orders, along with final child support orders and variation orders. The amendment also allows for the recalculation of decisions made by a provincial child support service under s 25.01.

When

March 1, 2021.