Unlike child support, we do not have a clear cut set of guidelines which outline the amount of spousal support, although we do have the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines, which calculate a range of low, middle and high, spousal support figures based on a number of factors including but not limited to the duration of the parties’ marriage or cohabitation, the parties’ incomes and any child support payable. These Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines may be used the first time parties address spousal support as an issue.
The Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines provide a starting point in determining the amount and duration of spousal support.
The Court will often order spousal support where there is a disparity of income, in order to maintain an equality of lifestyles between separated spouses (especially where the marriage or relationship was of a long duration). One of our professionals would be happy to sit down and discuss your particulars circumstances with you and what your support entitlement or exposure may be.