Thanks for that clarification - I can't recollect a discussion distinguishing the FLA and DA.
I would imagine that there are many parents who feel fortunate to be able to contribute to the benefit and upbringing of their child when they are a child. They probably are less enamoured when the ex appears to come out more ahead than the child.
I know that the current CS stream provides a tremendous benefit to my ex. The way that I think of it is what would her expenses be if she were by herself and then what incremental expenses are there because she is looking after our daughter. By that standard, which I think is a fair one, I am concerned that my ex will continue to look to me to supplement her own income.
It seems as though I would be wise to plan for the worst (3 more years of CS after my daughter turns 19) and hope for the best (that my daughter, and ex, take responsibility be satisfactied that the RESP I've set up for her would allow her to not have to pay for tuition, books or activity fees for a 4 year program).
I would imagine that there are many parents who feel fortunate to be able to contribute to the benefit and upbringing of their child when they are a child. They probably are less enamoured when the ex appears to come out more ahead than the child.
I know that the current CS stream provides a tremendous benefit to my ex. The way that I think of it is what would her expenses be if she were by herself and then what incremental expenses are there because she is looking after our daughter. By that standard, which I think is a fair one, I am concerned that my ex will continue to look to me to supplement her own income.
It seems as though I would be wise to plan for the worst (3 more years of CS after my daughter turns 19) and hope for the best (that my daughter, and ex, take responsibility be satisfactied that the RESP I've set up for her would allow her to not have to pay for tuition, books or activity fees for a 4 year program).
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