How do child and spousal support work in Ontario? They follow different rules. Child support is the child's right, calculated under the Federal Child Support Guidelines from income and number of children, plus shared Section 7 expenses. Spousal support isn't automatic — entitlement must be established on compensatory, contractual, or needs-based grounds first. This plain-language guide from LAWra Family Law covers the basics, busts common myths, and explains why financial dis