Family Law Blog: Spousal Support

Gelman & Associates’ Client Succeeds In Securing Costs
Gelman & Associate’s Irina Davis had recent success in securing costs for a client who was in court to respond to a motion to change spousal support.

Court Terminates Husband’s Obligation to Pay Spousal Support
A court considered the question of when it may be appropriate to terminate a spouse’s obligation to pay spousal support. Read more about the implications here.

Former Spouse Receives Entire Life Support Payout As Required Under Separation Agreement
Ontario case awards life insurance payout to former spouse.

Husband Promises Spousal Support For Life, But Retirement Causes Him To Reconsider
Retirement prompts Ontario man to seek spousal support changes.

How Many Years After Separation Will the Court Order Spousal Support?
An Ontario court recently considered whether or not it should award spousal support to a spouse who brought a claim years after the parties’ separation.

Can Income be Imputed Where a Payor Spouse is in Jail?
An Ontario court recently explored whether interim child support should be ordered when the payor spouse was incarcerated.

Realtor Asks Court to Reduce His Spousal Support Obligation Due to Uncertainties in the Market
Ontario court weighs market changes in spousal support dispute.

Indefinite vs. Time-Limited Spousal Support
An Ontario court recently explored when it might be appropriate to terminate a prior order for indefinite spousal support.

Terminating Spousal Support: What Constitutes a Material Change in Circumstances?
A recent decision reviewed factors weighed in determining whether there’s been a material change in circumstances sufficient enough to vary spousal support.

Non-Compensatory Spousal Support Where Income Increases After Separation
Learn how Ontario courts address spousal support when income rises post-separation.
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