Stewart, Esten

Barrie Spousal Support Lawyers

Spousal support may be payable upon separation after a long term marriage, after continuous cohabitation of at least three years, or after relationship of some permanence if the parties’ are the natural or adopted parents of the child.

There is no set formula for the amount of spousal support, although there are guidelines that that are followed. The Ontario Provincial guidelines for spousal support are determined based on a number of factors including the parties incomes, assets, age, physical and mental health, Province of residence and more. At the end of the day spousal support is decided on a case-by-case basis, and the outcomes can vary greatly.

This is why it’s important to have an experienced and competent family lawyer working on your case. Our spousal support lawyer Peter A. Douglas has decades of family law experience and can guide you through the complex process of calculating and negotiating a fair and equitable spousal support arrangement and will help you understand your rights and obligations with respect to spousal support. 

Contact us today for more information on how we can help with your spousal support legal needs.