What is the test for section 24 of the Child Support Act?
Alberta, Canada
The following excerpt is from S.B. v. J.F., 2008 ABQB 612 (CanLII):
In considering section 24, I must take into account section 18 of the Act as it provides “In all proceedings under this Part, the court shall take into consideration only the best interests of the child.” See also CAH v. MLF 2003 ABQB 490 at paras. 23-30.
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