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Difference between revisions of "Changing Orders in Family Matters"

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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>


[http://canlii.ca/t/8q3k Section 167] of the ''[[Family Law Act]]'' is a bit broader and looks whether there is new evidence as well as a change in the circumstances of the recipient:
[http://canlii.ca/t/8q3k Section 167] of the ''[[Family Law Act]]'' is a bit broader and looks at whether there is new evidence as well as a change in the circumstances of the recipient:


<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>
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