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.
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If you were unmarried, and you qualify for spousal support, you must apply within two years of the date you separated.
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<p><b>Legally married</b><br/>
If you were married, you must apply for spousal support under the Family Law Act <b>within two years after you get an order for divorce</b>. If you are applying for spousal support under the Divorce Act, you do not have a time limit.</p>
<p><b>Not married (common law)</b><br/>
If you were unmarried, and you qualify for spousal support, you must apply <b>within two years of the date you separated</b>.</p>