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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 review 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 [http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/pi/fcy-fea/spo-epo/g-ld/spag/index.html 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. | 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 review 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 [http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/pi/fcy-fea/spo-epo/g-ld/spag/index.html 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. | ||
===The '' | ===The ''Family Law Act''=== | ||
If the claim is being made under the provincial ''[[Family Law Act]]'', spousal support is available for married and unmarried spouses. For unmarried spouses, spousal support may be payable, providing that: | If the claim is being made under the provincial ''[[Family Law Act]]'', spousal support is available for married and unmarried spouses. For unmarried spouses, spousal support may be payable, providing that: | ||