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It should state your husband's current income and the date when the new amount of child support is to start. If you have a Court Order then you must have the Order varied by the court. If you and your husband agree to the amount of the variation for child support then documentation must be filed with the Court and it is unlikely you will have to attend Court. If you are not able to agree then you will have to attend Court. In either case have a lawyer assist you with obtaining the change in your Court Order and/or preparing and Amending Separation Agreement. Q:Q: A: Sounds like you are describing depression. Although werecognize depression symptoms in women, they frequently go unnoticed or misdiagnosed in men. Women react to depression with crying, withdrawing and change in sleeping patterns, but society has taught men to react differently. Men often become angry, frustrated and uncaring. Job stress is a common trigger of male depression. 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The first-ever Alliance Agri-Turf Ambassador Chal- lenge has participation from eight agricultural fair boards across the region including: Acton (Miss Acton Jordan Lentz and 1st runner- up Rebecca Nelles in photo), Bolton, Cale- don, Erin, Grand Valley, Schomberg, Shelburne and Orangeville. These ambassadors will go toe-to-toe in a timed obstacle course which tests their strength, agility and team spirit. For more information and schedule of events at Snowfest visit: www.snowfestcaledon.ca. Miss Acton to compete at Snowfest Family Day THGIN EIVOM YLIMAF FCG