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spousal support. Spousal support is separate and distinct
from child support. Unlike child support, spousal support
is not a right in every case. You are entitled to spousal
support in certain situations.< br / > The objectives of
spousal support are to:
< / p >
support in certain situations.
< p > The objectives of spousal support are to:< / p >
< ul >
< li > Deal with any economic advantages or disadvantages a
spouse may face as a result of the relationship or
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< p >
If you and your spouse have already agreed on spousal support
(which could be in the form of a separation agreement) then you
do not need to ask for an Order for Spousal Support. However,
if you < b > do not have a separation agreement< / b > that deals
with spousal support, then you may want to select this option.
(which could be in the form of a
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data-html="true" data-trigger="click"
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< p > A document that sets out how you and your spouse have
agreed to deal with thing matters like parenting support
and property after you separate (Provincial family law
calls it an agreement). There's no official form to use
for drafting up a separation agreement.< / p >
">separation agreement
< i class = "fa fa-question-circle" aria-hidden = "true" > < / i > < / span > )
then you do not need to ask for an < em > Order for Spousal
Support< / em > . However, if you < b > do not have a separation
agreement< / b > that deals with spousal support, then you may
want to select this option.
< / p >
< p >
You can enforce either a separation agreement that has been
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< / div >
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< div class = "checkbox" > < label > {% input_field type="checkbox" name="want_which_orders" value="Division of property and debts" data_target_id="property_division_alert" data_reveal_target="true" %}< b > Division of property and debts< / b > < / label > < / div >
< div class = "checkbox" > < label > {% input_field type="checkbox" name="want_which_orders" value="Division of property and debts" id="child_support" data_target_id="property_division_alert" data_reveal_target="true" %}< b > Division of property and debts< / b > < / label > < / div >
< p >
Anything you own including real estate, bank accounts, cars and
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< p >
If you and your spouse have already agreed on division of
property and debts (which could be in the form of a separation
agreement) then you do not need to ask for an Order for
Division of Property and Debts. However, if you < b > do not have
a separation agreement< / b > that deals with property and debts,
then you may want to select this option.
agreement) then you do not need to ask for an < em >
Division of Property and Debts< / em > < b > do not
have a separation agreement< / b > that deals with property and
debts, then you may want to select this option.
< / p >
< p >
You can enforce either a separation agreement that has been filed
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< / div >
< / div >
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< div class = "checkbox" >
< label >
{% input_field type="checkbox" name="want_which_orders" value="Child support" data_target_id="child_support_alert" data_reveal_target="true" %}
< b > Child Support< / b >
< / label >
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< p > Parents have a duty under the law to support their children,
even if one parent doesn't see or take care of the children.
The money one parent pays to the other parent to help provide
for the daily needs of the children is called child support or
maintenance.< / p >
">< i class = "fa fa-question-circle" aria-hidden = "true" > < / i > < / b >
< / div >
< p > You're asking the court for any order related to the children. This
includes orders for child support, guardianship, parental
responsibilities, parenting time, contact with a child, custody, and
access.< / p >
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< p > < strong > Asking for child support under provincial or supreme court< / strong > < / p >
< p > Choose between the Divorce Act or the Family Law Act for
parenting and support issues. If you choose to go with the Family
Law Act, you can get court orders or enforce an agreement in either
Provincial Court or Supreme Court, but if you go with the Divorce
Act, you can only do this in Supreme Court.< / p >
< p > < strong > The benefits of using both courts< / strong > < / p >
< p > In some situations, you may find it best to use both courts. You
could get most of your orders in Provincial Court, and then just
apply for your divorce order in Supreme Court. (You could also
choose to make an agreement about parenting, support, and property
and then just apply to the Supreme Court for a divorce.) This
approach might save you money and time, especially if you and your
spouse agree on what should be done.< / p >
< p > On the other hand, it could make things more complicated to have
to deal with two different courts. It can also be a problem if you
ask more than one court to deal with issues about parenting and
support.< / p >
< / div >
< / div >
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< div class = "checkbox" > < label > {% input_field type="checkbox" name="want_which_orders" value="Other orders" %}< b > Other orders< / b > < / label > < / div >
< p > For example, a name change.< / p >
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< p > We've noticed that at this point in time you are not applying for
spousal support and/or division of property, debt, or a pension. If you
decide to request these items in the future there are some time limits.< / p >
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< p > We've noticed that at this point in time you are not applying for
spousal support and/or division of property, debt, or a pension. If you
decide to request these items in the future there are some time
limits.< / p >
< h2 > Division of Property and Debts< / h2 >
< h2 > Division of Property and Debts< / h2 >
< p > If you were married, you must apply to divide property within two years
after you get an order for divorce. If you were living in a marriage-like
relationship for at least two years, you must apply within two years of the
date you separated.< / p >
< p > If you were married, you must apply to divide property within two
years after you get an order for divorce. If you were living in a
marriage-like relationship for at least two years, you must apply
within two years of the date you separated.< / p >
< h2 > Spousal Support< / h2 >
< h2 > Spousal Support< / h2 >
< p > If you were married, you must apply for spousal support under the Family
Law Act within two years after you get an order for divorce. If you are
applying for spousal support under the Divorce Act, you do not have a time
limit.< / p >
< p > If you were married, you must apply for spousal support under the
Family Law Act within two years after you get an order for divorce. If
you are applying for spousal support under the Divorce Act, you do not
have a time limit.< / p >
< p > If you were unmarried, and you qualify for spousal support, you must
apply within two years of the date you separated.< / p >
< p > If you were unmarried, and you qualify for spousal support, you must
apply within two years of the date you separated.< / p >
< / div >
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data-children-of-marriage="{{ children_of_marriage }}"
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< h2 > Not asking for child support but have children< / h2 >
< p > Even though you are not asking for an order for child support, you will
still need to answer some questions about your children. If you're asking
for a divorce, the court won't make an order unless they're satisfied that
reasonable arrangements have been made for the children.< / p >
< p > "Arrangements for parenting" refers to who will be responsible for
making decisions about the children and if and how they will spend time
with each parent.< / p >
< / div >
< / div >
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Justin Johnson
8 years ago