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<blockquote><blockquote><tt>(d) in so far as practicable, promote the economic self-sufficiency of each former spouse within a reasonable period of time.</tt></blockquote></blockquote> | <blockquote><blockquote><tt>(d) in so far as practicable, promote the economic self-sufficiency of each former spouse within a reasonable period of time.</tt></blockquote></blockquote> | ||
Section 167 of the ''Family Law Act'' says this: | Section 167 of the ''[[Family Law Act]]'' says this: | ||
<blockquote><tt>(1) On application, a court may change, suspend or terminate an order respecting spousal support, and may do so prospectively or retroactively.</tt></blockquote> | <blockquote><tt>(1) On application, a court may change, suspend or terminate an order respecting spousal support, and may do so prospectively or retroactively.</tt></blockquote> | ||
<blockquote><tt>(2) Before making an order under subsection (1), the court must be satisfied that at least one of the following exists, and take it into consideration:</tt></blockquote> | <blockquote><tt>(2) Before making an order under subsection (1), the court must be satisfied that at least one of the following exists, and take it into consideration:</tt></blockquote> | ||
