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There was some doubt whether a retroactive reduction was allowed under the ''Family Law Act'', but several cases have held that it is, including ''[http://canlii.ca/t/glb4d N.M. v G.M.]'', 2015 BCSC 1732. | There was some doubt whether a retroactive reduction was allowed under the ''Family Law Act'', but several cases have held that it is, including ''[http://canlii.ca/t/glb4d N.M. v G.M.]'', 2015 BCSC 1732. | ||
Remember, though, that a retroactive variation application can only | Remember, though, that a retroactive variation application can only result in arrears being adjusted to what they should have been if the order or agreement had been adjusted for the relevant factors in a timely manner. If arrears would still have accrued, it does not allow any relief beyond that. | ||
===Cancellation or reduction of (proper) arrears=== | ===Cancellation or reduction of (proper) arrears=== | ||