Divorce Act Basics: Difference between revisions
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→How are the amount and duration of spousal support calculated?
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When a spouse is entitled to receive spousal support, the amount to be paid and the length of time support should be paid for, called ''duration'', is determined based on factors set out at s. 15.2(6): | When a spouse is entitled to receive spousal support, the amount to be paid and the length of time support should be paid for, called ''duration'', is determined based on factors set out at s. 15.2(6): | ||
<blockquote><tt>An order [for spousal support] should</tt></blockquote> | <blockquote><tt>An order [for spousal support] should</tt></blockquote> | ||
<blockquote><blockquote><tt>(a) recognize any economic advantages or disadvantages to the spouses arising from the marriage or its breakdown; </tt></blockquote></blockquote> | <blockquote><blockquote><tt>(a) recognize any economic advantages or disadvantages to the spouses arising from the marriage or its breakdown; </tt></blockquote></blockquote> | ||
<blockquote><blockquote><tt>(b) apportion between the spouses any financial consequences arising from the care of any child of the marriage over and above any obligation for the support of any child of the marriage; </tt></blockquote></blockquote> | <blockquote><blockquote><tt>(b) apportion between the spouses any financial consequences arising from the care of any child of the marriage over and above any obligation for the support of any child of the marriage; </tt></blockquote></blockquote> | ||
