By Stephy Li* and Jeff Li In family law matters involving child or spousal support, courts do not always rely solely on the income a party represents. In certain circumstances, the court may attribute income to a party that is…
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Spousal Support: Two Models on Marriage and Post-marital Obligation
Wilson Kwong* When two spouses are married, they owe each other a mutual duty of support. If the spouses separate from each other, one spouse may have to pay spousal support to the other. There are three conceptual grounds recognized…
The Effect of Remarriage or Recohabitation on Child Support and Spousal Support
By: Jennifer Blackwood Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Please contact the Law Office of Jeff Jiehui Li, or another experienced family lawyer if you are concerned about your…
Spousal support for high income earners
By: Ashley Iyathurai Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. You should contact the Law Office of Jeff Jiehui Li, or another experienced family lawyer if you are concerned about…
Seeking relief in Ontario after a foreign court has granted a divorce
By: Jeff Li and Ashley Iyathurai Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. You should contact Jeff J. Li Professional Corporation or a family lawyer if you are concerned about…
Spousal Support and Family Law (Part III): Spousal Support and Separation Agreement
By Jeff Jiehui Li Family Law Lawyer based in Toronto, Ontario If spouses entered into a separation agreement, or an order was issued on the parties’ consent, can a party change the terms of spousal support later? The answer is…
Spousal Support and Family Law (II): Overarching Principle and the Advisory Guidelines
By Jeff Jiehui Li* The “Overarching Principle” Having reviewed different factors and objectives the court needs to consider in ordering spousal support, one may ask: what is spousal support really for? In short, spousal support is best viewed as a…
Spousal Support and Family Law (I): Statutory Provisions and Case Law
By Jeff Jiehui Li* Determination of the entitlement, quantum and duration of spousal support is one of the most complex issues in family law. In Ontario, an order for spousal support is governed by two acts: the Divorce Act, which…