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==== c) Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines ==== | ==== c) Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines ==== | ||
The final version of the ''Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines'' (''SSAG'') was published in July 2008. The ''SSAG'' do not have the force of law and are not expected to become law. | The final version of the [http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/fl-df/spousal-epoux/ssag-ldfpae.html ''Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines'' (''SSAG'')] was published in July 2008. The ''SSAG'' do not have the force of law and are not expected to become law. | ||
The ''SSAG'' set out two basic mathematical formulae for determining the quantum and duration of spousal support when a person’s entitlement to receive support is established: the “with children” formula when the parties have dependent children, and the “without children” formula when child support is not being paid. The “without children” formula is relatively simple, however the “with children” formula cannot be completed without the assistance of a computer program (refer to http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/pi/pad-rpad/res/spag/ex.html). | The ''SSAG'' set out two basic mathematical formulae for determining the quantum and duration of spousal support when a person’s entitlement to receive support is established: the “with children” formula when the parties have dependent children, and the “without children” formula when child support is not being paid. The “without children” formula is relatively simple, however the “with children” formula cannot be completed without the assistance of a computer program (refer to http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/pi/pad-rpad/res/spag/ex.html). | ||