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Remember that there are no limits to when married spouses can ask for spousal support under the ''Divorce Act''. | Remember that there are no limits to when married spouses can ask for spousal support under the ''Divorce Act''. | ||
It's important to know that under s. 198(5), the two-year countdown from the date of divorce or separation stops while the spouses are trying to resolve their dispute outside of court with the help of a family justice counsellor, a mediator, a lawyer or an arbitrator. | It's important to know that under s. 198(5), the two-year countdown from the date of divorce or separation stops while the spouses are trying to resolve their dispute outside of court with the help of a family justice counsellor, a mediator, a lawyer, or an arbitrator. | ||
===How are the amount and duration of spousal support calculated?=== | ===How are the amount and duration of spousal support calculated?=== | ||