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Section 15.2(6) of the DA and section 161 of the FLA | Section 15.2(6) of the ''DA'' and section 161 of the ''FLA'' direct courts to consider the following objectives in determining entitlement to spousal support: | ||
* to recognize any economic advantages or disadvantages to the spouses arising from the relationship between the spouses or the breakdown of that relationship; | * to recognize any economic advantages or disadvantages to the spouses arising from the relationship between the spouses or the breakdown of that relationship; | ||
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* as far as practicable, to promote the economic self-sufficiency of each spouse within a reasonable period of time. | * as far as practicable, to promote the economic self-sufficiency of each spouse within a reasonable period of time. | ||
Section 15.2(4) of the | Section 15.2(4) of the ''DA'' and section 162 of the ''FLA'' direct courts to consider the same factors in determining the amount and duration of spousal support, namely, the conditions, means, needs and other circumstances of each spouse, including: | ||
* the length of time the spouses cohabited; | * the length of time the spouses cohabited; | ||
