Spousal support is the amount of money that one spouse may have to pay to the other spouse for their financial support following a separation or divorce.
Spousal support is usually paid on a monthly basis, but it can also be paid as a lump sum.
How is spousal support calculated?
The calculation of spousal support is one of the most complex areas of family law. Many factors need to be considered to determine an amount that is fair and appropriate in each case.
The court considers the following factors when deciding if an individual is entitled to spousal support:
- The financial means, needs and circumstances of both spouses
- The length of time the spouses have lived together
- The roles of each spouse during their marriage
- The effect of those roles and the breakdown of the marriage on both spouses' current financial positions
- The ongoing responsibilities for care of the children, if any
- Any previous orders, agreements or arrangements already made about spousal support
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