Spousal Support in Ontario and Canada

This episode of the Family Law Podcast discusses the basics of Spousal Support in Ontario and in Canada.  The starting point when talking about spousal support is entitlement.  If a spouse is not entitled to spousal support, then there is no further discussion of how much or how long.  This podcast explains how a spouse becomes entitled to support – both the legal barriers to spousal support and what a spouse must show to get spousal support.  John then moves on to explain what factors determine how much spousal support should be paid and for how long.  This includes a discussion of the application of the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines.  John then explains the different ways spousal support can be paid.  This includes some consideration of the tax effects of spousal support.

Spousal support can be a contentious issue on the breakdown of a relationship.  This important podcast lets you know whether spousal support is applicable to your case and what the right of amount of spousal support should be.  As it is just over 10 minutes in length, everyone going through separation or divorce should take the time to listen to this podcast by a Certified Specialist in Family Law, Toronto Family Lawyer, John Schuman.

If you found this episode helpful, check out these other ones:

97 – Do You Really Need a Prenup (Marriage Contract or Cohabitation Agreement?

30. Spousal Support Entitlement

10. Child Support In Ontario/Canada: Who Pays and How Much

The Ontario Family Law Podcast is a companion to the book, Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law. The latest edition, which is up-to-date on all important divorce issues is now available. Get it as a $⁠⁠9.99 Kindle eBook⁠⁠ , or as an ⁠⁠Apple Book for your iPad or iPhone ⁠⁠. You can also get it as a ⁠⁠paperback or hard cover from Amazon⁠⁠ or at better bookstores. TO CONTACT JOHN SCHUMAN: website: www.schumanlaw.ca email: john@schumanlaw.ca Phone: 416-446-5080