Spousal Support

Guidance to help determine fair and sustainable financial support between partners, in line with advisory guidelines and your family’s unique circumstances.

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What Spousal Support Covers

Clarity around eligibility, amounts, and duration—tailored to your family’s circumstances.

Key Topics We Address

  • Eligibility and entitlement (need/means, compensatory, non-compensatory)
  • Amount ranges informed by advisory guidelines
  • Duration and review timelines
  • Tax considerations and payment structure
  • Interplay with child support and Section 7 expenses
  • Interim support vs. final agreements
  • Change-in-circumstances and variation clauses

How Mediation Helps

  • Neutral, structured conversations that reduce conflict
  • Flexible options (step-downs, review dates, lump sum vs. periodic)
  • Clear documentation: Memorandum of Understanding to finalize with professionals
  • Faster and more cost-effective than litigation
  • Future-proofed agreements with practical, workable terms