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Pa ge 1 6 T hu rs da y, M ar ch 1 2, 2 01 5 - T he IF P - H al to n H ill s - w w w .th ei fp .c a My husband insists that he only has to pay me the basic child support set out in the Child Support Guidelines. I have 3 children and two are in daycare and the oldest child plays soccer. Does my husband have to pay these expenses or are they included in my child support? ASK THE PROFESSIONAL The Child Support Guidelines provide for a contribution by your husband based on the proportionate income of you and your husband for what are called "special/ extraordinary expenses" over and above the child support he pays to you. Special/extraordinary expenses are seen to be expenses that exceed those that you can reasonably cover taking into account your income and the child support you receive. They include child care expenses you incur while working or illness, disability or education or training for employment; post secondary education; primary or secondary school education expenses or for any educational programs that meet your child's particular needs; extracurricular activities; health related expenses for which you are not reimbursed at least $100.00 annually and the portion of medical and dental insurance premiums attributed to your child. You should always ensure that you receive receipts for any of these expenses. Remember that you should take into account when calculating the proportionate share of the expense, any subsidies, benefits or income tax deductions or credits relating to the expense but not the Universal Child Care Benefit. Give me a call to set up a consultation to discuss your particular situation. 350 Rutherford Rd. South Plaza II Suite 320 Brampton, Ontario, L6W 4N6 Telephone (905) 455-6677 Fax (905) 455-6724 E-mail ssplaw@on.aibn.com www.susanspowell.com Susan S. Powell, B.A., LL.B. Barrister & Solicitor The advice offered in this column is intended for informational purposes only. Use of this column is not intended to replace or substitute any professional, financial, medical, legal, or other professional advice. We work for you. FAMILy LAwlegal matters Q A BUSINESS HALTON HILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S BUSINESS OF THE MONTH FOR MARCH is J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, which has been in business in Georgetown for more than 60 years. Employing six full-time and six part-time staff members, J.S. 'Jim' Jones assumed control of the former H.C. Mc- Clure Funeral Home on Edith St. in 1954 and the business was moved to its current 13,000-square- foot Trafalgar Rd. location in 1986. Now under majority owners Phil & Marg Jones, the funeral home aims to provide quality, personal and affordable services for any type of funeral, memorial, service of remembrance or celebration of life. The facility has also recently had extensive renovations done to its Trafalgar Room reception centre. Pictured above, from left, are Georgetown BIA manager Wendy Farrow-Reed, J.S. Jones & Son funeral directors and part-owners Rob Blackburn and Toby Chisholm, Chamber of Commerce chair Steve Prestipino. Photo by Eamonn Maher at competitive rates with unsurpassed service. *FREE ESTIMATES* 27 Main St. S., Georgetown 905-702-7719 WE LOVEWORKING IN HALTON HILLS! Thank you to our valued customers for your continued support.We look forward to providing top quality custom-designed kitchens & baths for many more years to come! Margaret & the Kabinet Pro Crew We provide top quality custom cabinets & countertops CELEBRATING OVER 25 YEARS!!! 247 Armstrong Ave., Unit #10 Georgetown Ontario, L7G 4X6 905-494-1915 See our work atMiracleMethod.com/brampton We also Repair and Refinish: • Cabinets & Countertops • Tile Showers &Walls • Sinks & Vanities • Fiberglass Tubs & Showers