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
