Family Law Blog: Spousal Support

Wealthy Husband Ordered to Pay Wife Spousal Support of $30,000 per Month
See how an Ontario court awarded high spousal support payments in a recent case.

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.

How Many Years After Separation Will the Court Order Spousal Support?
Spousal support may be ordered years after separation depending on entitlement, delay, agreements, limitation issues, and the facts of the case.

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.

Requesting Changes to Spousal Support After Retirement
A recent decision explored how courts address requests made by a spousal support payor who wants to eliminate their support obligations after retirement.
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