Child support when child is away playing hockey
I’m looking for some advice on child support as my situation is changing.
I’ve been paying child support through FRO for the past 10 years. My ex has full custody. My son turns 18 next February.
I currently pay around $1,600/month in support, and none of that money goes directly to him. I also contribute about $5,000 per year toward his hockey.
He’ll be leaving home to play hockey out of town and living with a billet family (around $800/month), so he won’t be living with either parent.
Given that he’ll be 18 and no longer living with his mother, am I still required to continue paying the same level of support? Ideally, I’d like to see the money go directly toward him if possible.
Also, if he comes back home during the summer, how does that typically work in terms of support?
Would this be a situation where I should go back to court to have the support order changed, or is this something that can be adjusted without going that far?
Any insight or similar experiences would be appreciated.
Ontario Canada