Spousal support
 3. (1) This section applies in respect of an order for spousal support.  O. Reg. 454/07, s. 3 (1). (2) The following standard term is recommended to be used where spousal support is to be paid, (a) in periodic payments for a fixed duration: [Insert name of payor] shall pay spousal support to [insert name of recipient] in the amount of $[insert amount] per month commencing [insert date] and continuing on the [insert number] day of each month that follows until [insert date]. (b) indefinitely in periodic payments: [Insert name of payor] shall pay spousal support to [insert name of recipient] in the amount of $[insert amount] per month commencing [insert date] and continuing on the [insert number] day of each month that follows until a court orders otherwise. (c) in a single payment: [Insert name of payor] shall pay lump sum spousal support to [insert name of recipient] in the amount of $[insert amount] on or before [insert date]. O. Reg. 182/08, s. 4 (1). (3) The following standard term is recommended to be added after the standard term set out in clause (2) (b) where spousal support that is to be paid indefinitely in periodic payments is subject to future review: The amount of the spousal support ordered shall be reviewed [insert information regarding date, time period or interval for review]. O. Reg. 454/07, s. 3 (3); O. Reg. 182/08, s. 4 (2). (4) The following standard term is recommended to be used where the amount for spousal support is to be indexed, (a) in accordance with subsections 34 (5) and (6) of the Family Law Act: The spousal support shall be indexed and shall increase annually in accordance with the indexing calculation set out in subsections 34 (5) and (6) of the Family Law Act, effective [insert date] and on each anniversary of that date. (b) by applying cost of living adjustment factors derived from any part of the Consumer Price Index: The spousal support shall be indexed and shall increase annually in accordance with the Consumer Price Index for [specify one of Canada, Toronto, Ottawa or Thunder Bay] for the month of [insert month] of the [specify current or previous] year, effective [insert date] and on each anniversary of that date. (c) by applying a fixed rate of increase or decrease: The spousal support shall be indexed and shall [specify increase or decrease] annually by a factor of [insert percentage] per cent, effective [insert date] and on each anniversary of that date. (d) by applying the indexing factor applied by an income source to the payor’s wages, salary, pension or other income: The spousal support shall be indexed and shall increase annually in accordance with the indexing factor(s) applied by [insert name(s) of income source(s)], the [specify income source or income sources] of the [specify respondent or applicant], effective [insert date] and on each anniversary of that date. O. Reg. 454/07, s. 3 (4). (5) The following standard term is recommended to be used in respect of a variation, under section 37 of the Family Law Act or section 17 of the Divorce Act (Canada), of an order for spousal support: Paragraph [insert paragraph number] of the order of the Honourable [insert Mr. Justice or Madam Justice and name of judge] dated [insert date] is changed as follows: [Insert and complete applicable recommended standard term or terms set out in subsections (2), (3) and (4).] All other terms of the order of the Honourable [insert Mr. Justice or Madam Justice and name of judge] dated [insert date] remain in full force and effect. O. Reg. 182/08, s. 4 (3).