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Family Law Blog: Spousal Support

Spousal Support
July 3, 2019

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.

Spousal Support
May 3, 2019

Former Spouse Receives Entire Life Support Payout As Required Under Separation Agreement

Ontario case awards life insurance payout to former spouse.

Spousal Support
October 23, 2018

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.

Spousal Support
October 5, 2018

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.

Spousal Support
May 2, 2018

Realtor Asks Court to Reduce His Spousal Support Obligation Due to Uncertainties in the Market

Ontario court weighs market changes in spousal support dispute.

Spousal Support
February 14, 2018

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.

Spousal Support
January 31, 2018

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.

Spousal Support
November 15, 2017

Non-Compensatory Spousal Support Where Income Increases After Separation

Learn how Ontario courts address spousal support when income rises post-separation.

Spousal Support
July 17, 2017

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.

Spousal Support
February 24, 2017

Does Spousal Support Terminate When the Payor Retires?

Explore Ontario rules for ending spousal support after retirement.

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