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Pa ge 3 2 T hu rs da y, S ep te m be r 1 0, 2 01 5 - T he IF P - H al to n H ill s - w w w .th ei fp .c a My husband tells me that if he has to pay the amount of support set out in the Child Support Guidelines that he will just quit his job and I can support the children myself. Can he do that? ASK THE PROFESSIONAL Your husband can, of course, quit his job if he chooses to do so. If he quits his job because he does not want to pay support to you, the Courts would likely attribute the same level of income to him that he had earned at his job. If he took a lesser paying job for the same reason, the Court may also attribute income to him at the higher paying level. People do change jobs but there must be a valid reason for their doing so such as their health. If they are laid off from work and receive severance pay, then their level of pay would be considered to be the same until the period for which the severance pay was intended to cover has expired. Support may then be adjusted to the level of any Employment Insurance they receive and/or any further employment. By the way, it is not just your base salary that is considered for the purposes of calculating the level of support but also any overtime, commissions and bonuses. 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 Double Banquet Burger D BURGER & GRILL RALLIS Serving All-Day Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner 294 Queen St. Acton | 519-853-5775 www.rallisburger.com OPEN 7 DAYS AWEEK 8am - 9pm We know you love our breakfast but don't forget about our Famous Homemade Burgers! Available for Take-Out or Dine-In $500 OFF any order of $25 or more before tax. ✃ with bacon & cheese (also available in single patty) Make it a combo with fries, onion rings or poutine and a drink! SEXUAL ASSAULT & VIOLENCE INTERVENTION SERVICES (SAVIS) OF HALTON • Free anti-violence presentations to businesses/associations/schools • Free confidential counselling • Free 24-hour support line - anyone may call: 905.875.1555 905.825.3622 • Toll free: 877.268.8416 • www.savisofhalton.org If you are interested in joining our Board of Directors please contact Ruth Perkins at boardofdirectors@savisofhalton.org SheridanNurseries 12266 Tenth Line | Tel: 905-873-7547 Fall bulbs have arrived! Plant now for spring colour! Hurry in for the best selection! St. John Ambulance Therapy dogs such as Libby (left) and Lacey (right) will be at the Georgetown Farmers' Market on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 8 a.m. to noon. St. John Ambulance Therapy are volunteers, who along with their dogs, regularly visit long- term care facilities, hospitals and schools, as well as take part in events such as the Pan Am/ParaPan Am games to bring comfort and smiles to all. Come by and find out how you can become a volunteer, and possibly receive a wet kiss while you're there! COMMUNITY