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Once it’s been decided that a spouse should receive spousal support, the amount payable is usually determined using the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines, whether the amount is being determined by the court or negotiated by the parties. The Advisory Guidelines use a number of mathematical formulas to calculate ranges for the amount of spousal support and the length of time for which it should be paid. | Once it’s been decided that a spouse should receive spousal support, the amount payable is usually determined using the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines, whether the amount is being determined by the court or negotiated by the parties. The Advisory Guidelines use a number of mathematical formulas to calculate ranges for the amount of spousal support and the length of time for which it should be paid. | ||
The formulas used to determine these ranges can be very complicated, especially if a child is involved, and it’s usually necessary to use a computer program. Lawyers have access to sophisticated software like this. Alternatively, the simplified calculator is available for free at [www.mysupportcalculator.ca]. | The formulas used to determine these ranges can be very complicated, especially if a child is involved, and it’s usually necessary to use a computer program. Lawyers have access to sophisticated software like this. Alternatively, the simplified calculator is available for free at [http://www.mysupportcalculator.ca www.mysupportcalculator.ca]. | ||
==Do spouses have to disclose all their finances when someone is asking for spousal support?== | ==Do spouses have to disclose all their finances when someone is asking for spousal support?== | ||