A separation agreement can be a great way for divorce parties to settle on various issues, including property division, spousal support, and child support. Parties have more flexibility in deciding what terms will work for them rather than having a court decide the outcome. Of course, this depends on the case’s specific circumstances, including how… Continue reading Periodic Spousal Support Terms Upheld in Separation Agreement
Category: Spousal Support
Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines: What You Should Know
One of the issues that can arise from a divorce is spousal support, including whether a party is entitled to support, as well as the amount and duration of support. Spousal support is often provided to compensate for contributions from one party towards the marriage or to account for the fact that a party may… Continue reading Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines: What You Should Know
When is Partner Support Payable in A Common-Law Relationship?
Relationships can come in many different forms. In many common-law relationships, parties rely on each other for their finances and operate as an economic unit. In these situations, Alberta’s family law recognizes that a party may need to pay the other partner support after separation. This is to recognize that after the breakdown of a… Continue reading When is Partner Support Payable in A Common-Law Relationship?
Imputing the Income of An Underemployed Ex-Spouse After Divorce
After a divorce, parties have an obligation to pay child support, which is the right of the child. The parties must fully and accurately disclose their income to determine the correct amount of child support. However, what can happen if a spouse is deliberately underemployed to reduce their income and child support obligations? In these… Continue reading Imputing the Income of An Underemployed Ex-Spouse After Divorce
Non-Disclosure and Lump Sum Spousal Support in Family Law
When parties are going through a divorce, they must either settle on particular issues or have a court determine how to resolve matters. Depending on the circumstances, one of the parties may be entitled to spousal support. Once entitlement is determined, it can be a complicated matter to determine what a fair amount of spousal… Continue reading Non-Disclosure and Lump Sum Spousal Support in Family Law
When is a Shorter Spousal Support Duration Appropriate?
When parties are going through a divorce, they may need to determine issues concerning spousal support. Parties can address issues through a separation agreement, mediation and arbitration, or court, which is often the last resort. It can be helpful for parties to address spousal support in a separation agreement, as it is typically less costly… Continue reading When is a Shorter Spousal Support Duration Appropriate?