Reasonably Priced Support Calculations
Just Support is designed for family law professionals, mediators, and unrepresented persons to perform essential support calculations in accordance with the Federal Child Support Guidelines and the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines. Supports all Canadian Provinces and Territories (excluding Quebec). It is a significantly lower cost alternative to ChildView and DivorceMate.
Local & Private: The application runs entirely on your local machine to ensure strict client data privacy.
One-Time Purchase: Unlike ChildView or DivorceMate which burden users with recurring fees that add up, Just Support is available for a one-time purchase price of $24.99 (CDN). Updates are always free.
One-Time Purchase: Unlike ChildView or DivorceMate which burden users with recurring fees that add up, Just Support is available for a one-time purchase price of $24.99 (CDN). Updates are always free.
1. Spousal Support (SSAG) Engine
- Determine the precise Low, Mid, and High ranges for spousal support quantum and duration under the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines.
- Automatically applies the "With Child Support" or "Without Child Support" formula based on family composition.
- Calculates Individual Net Disposable Income (INDI), allowing you to justify support ranges based on net income equalization.
2. Child Support Calculation (Section 3 & 7)
- Calculates the base child support (Table Amount) using current and historical Federal Child Support Guidelines tables.
- Handles complex residency arrangements including Shared (50/50), Split (one child each), and Primary care, with automatic set-off calculations.
- Determines the proportionate sharing ratios for Section 7 Special Expenses based on the parties' respective incomes.
3. Dynamic Child Support Arrears Calculator
- Automates the calculation of retroactive child support obligations and arrears.
- Change of Circumstance: Handles adjustments to income, residency, or province of residence at any specific date within a tax year.
- Generates a detailed audit trail that nets gross obligations against historical payments to determine the final outstanding balance.
4. Spousal Support Restructuring Tool
- Step-Down Agreements: Design custom payment schedules that change over time (e.g., higher support now, stepping down in future years).
- Visual Timeline: Build the agreement visually with automatic milestones synced to key dates like retirement or a child turning 18.
- Benchmarking: Set your own "Target" deal (Amount & Duration) and instantly compare your structured proposal against it to see the precise difference in value.
5. Lump Sum Spousal Support
- Calculates the Net Present Value (NPV) for a one-time cash buyout of spousal support.
- Includes specific adjustments for tax consequences, mortality risk (contingency), and the time-value of money.
- Identifies the "Settlement Zone" by calculating the Recipient's "Floor" value and the Payor's "Ceiling" cost.
6. Income Adjustments & Reporting
- Supports Schedule III adjustments (e.g., Union dues, employment expenses) and automatically calculates dividend gross-ups.
- Generates comprehensive Audit Reports displaying a full breakdown of income, taxes, and government benefits used in every calculation.
7. Case Management & Data Persistence
- Save & Load: Saves complete scenario data to your local hard drive, allowing you to manage complex case histories securely.
- Create unlimited "Scenario" files (e.g., "Scenario A" vs. "Scenario B") to compare different negotiation positions without re-entering data.
