The first missed spousal support payment may appear to be a banking problem. The second can feel personal. By the third, the mortgage, rent, school fees, groceries, and retirement plans may all start falling behind. Fortunately, if your spouse stops paying spousal support, BC law gives you options, especially when you have a court order […]
August 3, 2026
After a marriage breaks down, spousal support can be one of the most contentious issues on the table. In a nutshell, spousal support is calculated according to the length of the marriage, the needs of the lower-earning spouse, and the ability to pay for the higher-earning spouse. However, other factors can be considered during the […]
November 15, 2024
Once a British Columbia court orders spousal support to be paid by one spouse to the other, that support must be paid according to the terms of the order—unless there is a court-ordered modification or termination of the support. The payor has a legal obligation to make these payments to the recipient, or various enforcement […]
October 20, 2024
