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7.1 Child support – payment rates, when payments are due & payable

Introduction

This chapter explains when child support (1.1.C.60) is due and payable and payment periods (1.1.P.50).

This chapter also explains child support disbursement and a payee’s (1.1.P.30) entitlement to child support payments.

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