Disclaimers

Not Legal Advice

Amicably is an informational tool, not a law firm. We do not provide legal advice, legal representation, or legal services of any kind. No lawyer-client or solicitor-client relationship is created by your use of this service.

Family law matters are complex and fact-specific. While we strive for accuracy, the results provided should be used as a starting point for understanding your situation, not as a substitute for professional legal advice. The information presented does not account for all the factors a court may consider when determining support obligations.

Calculator Accuracy

Our calculations are based on publicly available federal and provincial child support guidelines and the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines (SSAG). We pin our data to authoritative government sources and validate against known benchmarks.

However, all calculations are estimates. Actual court-ordered amounts may differ based on factors including but not limited to:

• Judicial discretion and case-specific circumstances
• Income determination complexities (self-employment, undisclosed income, imputed income)
• Special or extraordinary expenses not fully captured by standard guidelines
• Undue hardship claims
• Changes in tax law or guidelines after our data was last updated
• Provincial variations in the application of federal guidelines
• Pre-existing orders, agreements, or entitlements that affect the calculation

Our calculations use the most recently published guideline tables available at the time of our last data update. We cannot guarantee that these tables reflect any subsequent amendments.

AI-Generated Content

Portions of the Service use artificial intelligence (AI) to provide conversational guidance, answer questions, and generate summaries. AI-generated content may contain errors, omissions, or statements that do not accurately reflect the source material.

While we use retrieval-augmented generation techniques that ground answers in specific published sources and cite those sources, AI outputs should not be treated as authoritative statements of law. Always verify important information against the original source or consult a qualified professional.

Knowledge Q&A

Our knowledge-grounded Q&A feature provides answers based on structured knowledge units extracted from authoritative published sources, including SSAG-related publications. Source citations are provided to help you verify the information independently.

Knowledge answers are generated by AI and may not perfectly reflect the nuance, context, or scope limitations of the source material. The knowledge base covers general guidance and may not address unusual or jurisdiction-specific circumstances.

No Guarantee of Outcomes

We make no guarantees about legal outcomes. Courts retain broad discretion in family law matters, and guideline amounts represent ranges, not entitlements. The amounts shown by Amicably represent what the guidelines suggest as a starting point, not what a court will necessarily order.

Support obligations are subject to variation based on the circumstances of each case. Judges may depart from guideline amounts where the facts warrant it. Past results or calculations do not guarantee future outcomes.

Service Availability

We make no guarantee that the Service will be available at all times or without interruption. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control. We are not liable for any loss or inconvenience caused by the unavailability of the Service.

Third-Party Sources

The Service references and relies on information from government publications, legal guidelines, and other third-party sources. We do not control these sources and are not responsible for their accuracy, completeness, or continued availability. Links or references to third-party materials are provided for convenience and do not imply endorsement.

Consult a Lawyer

We strongly recommend consulting a qualified family lawyer in your province before making decisions about separation agreements, court filings, or support arrangements. Professional legal advice is especially important for situations involving:

• High-value assets or complex property division
• Business ownership or self-employment income
• Interprovincial or international custody or support issues
• Custody disputes or parenting arrangements
• Domestic violence or safety concerns
• Variation of existing court orders
• Tax implications of support payments

Many provincial law societies offer lawyer referral services that provide an initial consultation at a reduced rate. Legal aid may also be available depending on your income and circumstances.