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Family Mediation CanadaConsultation on Custody, Access andChild Support
Family Mediation Canada Consultation on Custody, Access and Child Support
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
Purpose of the Project
Methodology
Organization of the Report
Limitations
Demographics of Survey Respondents
CUSTODY AND ACCESS ISSUES:
Best Interests of the Child
Voice of the Child
Family Violence
Managing High Conflict Situations
Promoting Non-adversarial Dispute Resolution Mechanisms
Access and Compliance: Clarifying Terminology and Parental Responsibilities
CHILD SUPPPORT GUIDELINES ISSUES
Child Support Paid Directly to Children
Disclosure of Information
Child Support Obligations of a Spouse Who Stands in Place of a Parent
Defining Shared Custody
Determining the Child Support Amount in Shared Custody Arrangements
SUMMARY AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS
Custody and Access Issues
Child Support Issues
APPENDIX A: SURVEY ON CUSTODY, ACCESS AND CHILD SUPPORT ISSUES
APPENDIX B: SUPPORTING TABLES: RESPONDENTS: WRITE-IN COMMENTS
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2022-12-21