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==The objectives and factors of spousal support== | ==The objectives and factors of spousal support== | ||
Under s. 160 of the ''[[Family Law Act]]'', when a spouse applies for spousal support, the court must determine whether he or she is entitled to support by considering the ''objectives'' set out in s. 161. If entitled | Under s. 160 of the ''[[Family Law Act]]'', when a spouse applies for spousal support, the court must determine whether he or she is entitled to support by considering the ''objectives'' set out in s. 161. If the court finds that he or she is entitled to spousal support, the court must then determine how much support should be paid and for how long by considering the ''factors'' set out in s. 162. | ||
Section 15.2(6) of the ''[[Divorce Act]]'' and s. 161 of the ''[[Family Law Act]]'' set out the objectives for a spousal support order: | Section 15.2(6) of the ''[[Divorce Act]]'' and s. 161 of the ''[[Family Law Act]]'' set out the objectives for a spousal support order: | ||