The amount of support ranges from 1.5 to 2 per cent of the difference between the spouses' gross income amounts for each year of marriage or cohabitation, up to a maximum of 50 percent, (where 50 percent represents an equalization in income).
Without Child Support Formula The amount of support ranges from 1.5 to 2 per cent of the difference between the spouses' gross income amounts for each year of marriage or cohabitation, up to a maximum of 50 percent, (where 50 percent represents an equalization in income).
Both forms of support are critical in ensuring a fair and equitable resolution following a separation or divorce. There exist two distinct types of spousal support: compensatory and non-compensatory.
In Ontario, married spouses have an equal entitlement to half the value of marital assets, but not to the physical property itself. The household items included are only those acquired during the marriage.
The determination of spousal support is made by taking the difference in the net incomes of the parties, and multiplying that figure by a certain percentage (40% in cases where there is no concurrent child support, and 30% where there is child support in place).
The “rule of 65” takes into account not only the duration of the marriage but the individual's age at the time of the separation. It allows for indefinite support in cases where the marriage lasted at least five years and the age of the individual plus the number of years of marriage equals or exceeds 65.
It is important to note that there is no limitation period to bring a claim for either spousal or child support as long as the person is legally entitled to such support under the applicable legislation; however, applicants are unlikely to successfully claim retroactive child support once they no longer fit under the ...
It is important to note that there is no limitation period to bring a claim for either spousal or child support as long as the person is legally entitled to such support under the applicable legislation; however, applicants are unlikely to successfully claim retroactive child support once they no longer fit under the ...