Spousal Support

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Facilitating Fair and Equitable Financial Resolutions

Spousal support is designed to provide financial security when one spouse partially or fully relies on another during a marriage. This is often the case when a partner chooses to work in the home in lieu of continuing their career, often to care for children or other relatives.
In these cases, spousal support can be determined through fair and unbiased mediation. Our mediators will work with both parties to ensure a fair agreement.

What is Spousal Support?

Spousal support is financial assistance provided by one spouse to the other following separation or divorce in BC. It is also known as alimony or maintenance. Its purpose is to address disparities in income and standard of living between spouses and to ensure that both parties can maintain a reasonable quality of life post-divorce.

At Easy Way Divorce, we help BC couples navigate important issues in a divorce settlement, guiding you through understanding your needs and expectations. Here’s how we can assist you:

Clarifying Essential Issues
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We help you identify and articulate the issues that matter most to you, such as medical conditions, dental coverage, life insurance beneficiaries, and spousal support arrangements.
Navigating Spousal Support
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Spousal support, if applicable, is a critical aspect of divorce negotiations. We'll assist in determining the appropriate amount of support, taking into account factors like the length of the marriage, income disparity, economic disadvantages, and earning capacity.
Establishing Entitlement
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Unlike child support, there's no automatic obligation for spousal support. We'll help establish whether one spouse is entitled to support based on the unique circumstances of the relationship, following legal considerations and court precedents.
Determining Duration
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Once entitlement and amount are established, we'll assist in deciding the duration of support payments, whether through lump-sum payments, property division, review dates, or escalated payments.

Whether you choose court or mediation, you will have to negotiate with your partner— but the assistance of a skilled mediator who understands the dynamics of couples, power imbalances, and legal nuances of divorce in BC can ensure your costs are reduced without cutting corners in your divorce settlement.

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If you’re ready to take the next step toward an easier divorce or legal separation in British Columbia and move forward with your life, we’re here to help. Contact us today to schedule an online consultation call and discover how divorce mediation can pave the way for a brighter future for you and your family.