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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?===