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*Children can only claim new child support orders under the ''Family Law Act''. They cannot apply under the ''Divorce Act''. | *Children can only claim new child support orders under the ''Family Law Act''. They cannot apply under the ''Divorce Act''. | ||
*Children who live at home with both parents cannot apply for child support. | *Children who live at home with both parents cannot apply for child support. | ||
*A child | *A child who brings a claim for child support must qualify as a ''child'' within the meaning of s. 146 of the ''Family Law Act''. | ||
*Children who have left home and live with neither parent will have to establish financial need before the court will make a child support order. The court will not make the order automatically. | *Children who have left home and live with neither parent will have to establish financial need before the court will make a child support order. The court will not make the order automatically. | ||
*Adult children will also have to show financial need before the court will make a support order. | *Adult children will also have to show financial need before the court will make a support order. | ||
