Difference between revisions of "Spousal Support"
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===Spousal support and death=== | ===Spousal support and death=== | ||
As a general rule, if the payor dies support ends. Under the ''Family Law Act'', however, a recipient spouse may apply to have support continue, to be paid by the estate of the deceased spouse. Section 171 lists the factors for the court to consider: | As a general rule, if the payor dies, support ends. Under the ''Family Law Act'', however, a recipient spouse may apply to have support continue, to be paid by the estate of the deceased spouse. Section 171 lists the factors for the court to consider: | ||
*the need of the recipient, | *the need of the recipient, | ||
*the size of the estate, | *the size of the estate, |