The issue of spousal support, and the amounts receivable/payable, are not as clear as child support. The Court will often order spousal support where there is an entitlement to support and there is a disparity of income, in an effort to maintain an equality of lifestyles between separated spouses. The Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines provides a range of low, middle and high, spousal support figures based on factors including, but not limited to, the duration of the parties’ marriage or cohabitation, the parties’ incomes and children and where they are residing. Long Shariff & Associates will be happy to speak with you regarding spousal support as it relates to your specific circumstances as this issue can be complicated and many factors will influence it.