The Child Support Recalculation Service has expanded from just provincial Family Maintenance Act cases to include ones under the federal Divorce Act.

The Child Support Recalculation Service has expanded.

The service began in July of last year but only handled cases under the provincial Family Maintenance Act. Now it will handle cases under the federal Divorce Act as well.

Michael Williams is a Senior Support Determination Officer says the service will benefit all Manitobans paying or receiving child support. Portage area residents who need the service can call to get the necessary paper work.

Before the service parents who wanted to adjust their child support would usually have to hire a lawyer and go through a lengthy court process.

Williams explains this will be much faster and cost effective for all parties involved.