Spousal support is a monthly payment made from one partner to the other after separation or divorce, to help cover the recipient’s financial needs. Spousal support, also known as alimony, is awarded when a spouse needs help maintaining their married lifestyle after divorce. Not every case requires a spousal support order, and requests for support can be highly contested in some cases.
Determining spousal support payments in Oakville involves several different factors. An experienced spousal support lawyer can help you understand the process, whether you are asking for support or being asked to pay. Our dedicated divorce team at The Riley Divorce & Family Law Firm will investigate the facts involved in your case and take all necessary legal steps when spousal support is an issue. Call our law office today to learn more.
Spousal support is designed to help a spouse maintain their lifestyle before divorce while they work on becoming financially independent. This prevents one spouse from ongoing financial struggles due to the breakdown of a marriage, compensates them for financial sacrifices they made during marriage (such as forgoing a career to serve as a homemaker and care for children), and addresses financial discrepancies when one spouse obtained advanced degrees and career training while the other could not.
Spousal support is determined under Sec. 33 of the Family Law Act, considering factors such as:
The Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines explain in greater detail how spousal support is determined in Ontario. Our experienced Oakville lawyers are familiar with spousal support laws and can help you understand how support is calculated and when it can be modified.
If you are dealing with spousal support as part of a divorce or separation, chances are it is your first time facing this issue. Our knowledgeable spousal support lawyers in Oakville can help you understand the process of determining payments and how support plays a role in meeting your financial needs. If you are seeking spousal support, we know what information to look for, what questions to ask, and how to determine spousal support fairly. If you are being asked to pay spousal support, we can make sure the support calculation is made fairly and with an accurate picture of your own financial limitations.
Calculating income in a support case can be complicated whether the parties are employed, unemployed, self-employed, or draw income in other ways. When children are involved, the review can involve child care, education, and health care expenses. Our team of lawyers makes sure your needs and financial resources are fully addressed when spousal support is determined. When circumstances change after a support order is in place, we can also seek modification of your order to reflect current circumstances. Whether you are paying spousal support or receiving spousal support, our lawyers can investigate the facts and take all legal steps needed in your case.
Whether you owe alimony or will be receiving it, determining spousal support payments in Oakville will involve a variety of calculation factors and facts unique to your case. If spousal support might be necessary as part of your divorce or separation, call the Riley Divorce & Family Law Firm to learn about your options. We are available 24 hours a day to assist you with your case.
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