Who Can Receive Spousal Support?

Spousal support eligibility applies to married couples under federal law and common-law partners under provincial legislation In Canada, spousal support is available through two main legal frameworks. The federal Divorce Act governs support arrangements for [...]

Who Can Receive Spousal Support?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-09-07T22:02:32-04:00

When and How Can I Apply for Spousal Support?

You can apply for spousal support at any time, with no strict legal deadline in Canada Under the Limitations Act, there is no fixed time limit for filing a spousal support application in Canada. However, [...]

When and How Can I Apply for Spousal Support?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-09-07T22:01:30-04:00

When is Spousal Support Denied in Ontario?

Spousal support in Ontario can be denied based on legal agreements, remarriage, or financial independence. In Ontario, courts may deny or terminate spousal support payments under specific circumstances that affect the recipient's eligibility. Understanding these [...]

When is Spousal Support Denied in Ontario?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-09-07T21:59:49-04:00

What is Spousal Support Indexing?

Spousal support indexing automatically adjusts payment amounts based on cost-of-living changes to maintain purchasing power. Spousal support indexing is a legal mechanism that helps protect the value of support payments against inflation. This adjustment process [...]

What is Spousal Support Indexing?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-09-07T21:59:11-04:00

How long do I have to pay spousal support in Ontario?

Spousal support duration in Ontario depends on marriage length, with payments typically lasting 0.5 to 1 year for each year of marriage The length of spousal support obligations in Ontario is determined through a careful [...]

How long do I have to pay spousal support in Ontario?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-08-26T17:20:42-04:00

What determines spousal support entitlement in Ontario?

Spousal support in Ontario depends on relationship length, financial need, and multiple legal factors Ontario courts determine spousal support entitlement by carefully evaluating several key factors established by the Divorce Act and Family Law Act. [...]

What determines spousal support entitlement in Ontario?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-08-26T17:19:38-04:00

How does spousal support work in Ontario?

Spousal support in Ontario provides financial assistance between former spouses based on legal guidelines and individual circumstances. In Ontario, spousal support is a legal obligation where one spouse provides financial support to the other following [...]

How does spousal support work in Ontario?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-08-26T17:18:59-04:00

How to not pay spousal support in Canada?

Spousal support obligations in Canada can be limited or avoided through specific legal circumstances and agreements While spousal support is a legal obligation in many Canadian divorces, there are several legitimate ways to potentially reduce [...]

How to not pay spousal support in Canada?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-08-26T17:17:31-04:00

What are the spousal support guidelines in Ontario?

Ontario's Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines calculate payment amounts based on income, marriage length, and family circumstances. The Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines (SSAGs) in Ontario provide a structured framework to determine support payments between former spouses. [...]

What are the spousal support guidelines in Ontario?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-08-26T17:16:45-04:00

How is spousal support calculated in Ontario?

Spousal support in Ontario is calculated using established guidelines based on income, relationship length, and financial need. The Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines (SSAG) provide the framework for calculating support payments in Ontario. These calculations consider [...]

How is spousal support calculated in Ontario?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-08-26T17:16:04-04:00