Spousal support is a major element of many divorce cases in Alberta but recipients of support payments often meet new partners and/or remarry at some point afterward, changing their financial status. A separation agreement or court order may state that one ex-spouse or adult interdependent partner must make spousal support payments to the other. This… Continue Reading »
When couples separate in Alberta, two of the main contentious issues to be resolved are the matters of child support and alimony (spousal support). Ideally, the partners hold discussions and agree on the amount of support to be paid using the various calculators and guidelines available— but that’s not always the case. So, what do… Continue Reading »
When a married couple or adult interdependent partners separate or divorce in Alberta, the topic of spousal support or “alimony” invariably comes up. The transition from living together and supporting each other to living an independent and self-sufficient life can create a difficult financial burden for some people. Both federal and provincial acts protect you… Continue Reading »
Most (but not all) spousal support arrangements have expiry dates or conditions, such as specific events that will end them. They must be closely followed until then. The Alberta courts do not take kindly to non-compliance with orders and strongly resist making unnecessary changes. However, they also recognize that circumstances can and do change in… Continue Reading »
