How is child support calculated in BC?

The Federal Child Support Guidelines set a table amount based on the payor's income and number of children. Special expenses are shared proportionally to income. Shared parenting of 40% or more time shifts the calculation to a set-off model.

— Family Law · Surrey, BC

Family law handled with discretion, clarity, and long-term care.

Sensitive matters require sensitive counsel. We guide individuals and families through separation, divorce, and the difficult conversations that legal documents alone cannot resolve.

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— Overview

A steady hand through the hardest decisions a family can face.

GSG's family practice acts for individuals and families across Surrey and the Lower Mainland in separation, divorce, division of property, parenting arrangements, and support. We are known for keeping matters out of court where possible — and for being fully prepared when court is the right answer.

Where a separation involves a family business, real estate holdings, or complex assets, our corporate and real estate practices and in-house accountant work alongside the family file — so valuations, tax consequences, and restructuring are handled together rather than in fragments. We work in English, Punjabi, and Hindi.

— What we handle

Family law services.

I.Separation & divorce

II.Division of family property

III.Parenting & custody

IV.Child & spousal support

V.Marriage & cohabitation agreements

VI.Mediation & collaborative resolution

VII.High-net-worth family matters

VIII.Family business division

— Common questions

What clients usually ask first.

How is property divided in a BC separation?+

BC's Family Law Act presumes equal division of family property — anything acquired during the relationship — regardless of whose name it's in. Excluded property (assets you brought in, gifts, inheritances) generally stays with the original owner, but any growth in value during the relationship is shared. Pensions, businesses, and trusts have specialized rules.

Do I need to go to court to get divorced?+

No. Most divorces in BC are resolved through negotiated separation agreements or collaborative processes, with a desk-order divorce filed at the end. Court is reserved for cases where one party won't disclose, won't negotiate, or where children's safety is at issue.

What happens to my business if I separate?+

The growth in value of a business owned during the relationship is family property and shareable. We work with our in-house accountant to value the business properly, structure offsetting payments, and — where possible — keep operational control with the spouse running it.

How is child support calculated?+

The Federal Child Support Guidelines set a table amount based on the payor's income and number of children. Special expenses (childcare, extracurriculars, medical) are shared proportionally to income. Shared parenting (40%+ time each) shifts the calculation to a set-off model.

— Client experiences

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"I had a great experience with GSG Law Firm. The team was professional, knowledgeable, and responsive throughout the entire process. They took the time to explain everything clearly, kept me informed at every stage, and made me feel confident that my case was in good hands. I highly recommend GSG Law Firm to anyone looking for reliable, trustworthy, and effective legal representation."

Vinni Nagpal

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"Excellent experience with GSG Law. One thing that stuck out to me was having direct access to my lawyer, not just support staff. This made a huge difference and kept that one-on-one connection alive. Gursharn was responsive, professional, and genuinely cared about getting the best outcome. Highly recommend!"

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A conversation, before a case.

The first 30 minutes are free. Speak confidentially with a Surrey family lawyer about your situation and your options. Call (778) 262-2835 or send a confidential inquiry.