Difference between revisions of "Basic Principles of Spousal Support"

The objectives that the court will look at in deciding whether a spouse is entitled to spousal support are set out at s. 15.2(6) of the ''[[Divorce Act]]''. If a spouse is entitled to spousal support, the factors that the court will <span class="noglossary">review</span> to determine the amount of support and the length of time for which it should be paid are set out in s. 15.2(4). [[The Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines]] may also be used to help decide how much support should be paid and for how long it should be paid.