Professional Spousal Support Services in Toronto

When a relationship ends, it might be necessary for one party to provide financial support to the other after separation or divorce. One of the primary financial concerns for those starting the divorce process is the issue of spousal support, often referred to as alimony. Whether you are likely to be the recipient or the payor of spousal support, it is vital to have a professional spousal support lawyer in Toronto who understands the various nuances of the spousal support regime in Ontario to help guide you through the process.

With Kain & Ball, your best interests are being taken care of by your spousal support lawyer in Toronto. We have the experience to provide you with professional advice to negotiate custody, access, and residence arrangements for your family.

What is Spousal Support?

Ontario law views spousal relationships as economic partnerships, where when the relationship ends, the person with more significant income of assets may have to pay support to the other. Simultaneously, the spouse who earns less or no income must take steps to become self-sufficient over time.

The government provides some guidelines to determine the appropriate spousal support payment. However, entitlement to support must first be determined. The spouse who is claiming spousal support must prove an entitlement to it.

However, married spouses, and in some cases, unmarried spouses can have an obligation to support one another financially. In the case of unmarried spouses, the obligation to pay spousal support arises once the parties have been in a relationship and cohabiting for three years or more, or if the parties have a child together if they have been in a relationship for less than three years.

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What Factors Dictate Spousal Support Eligibility?

There are many factors that help determine whether a spouse is or is not entitled to spousal support. These factors are carefully examined in each case. Some of the factors include:

  • The length of the relationship
  • The roles played by each spouse throughout the relationships
  • The ability of one spouse to support the other
  • The ability of the recipient spouse to be self-sufficient

About Kain Family Law

Kain & Ball was founded by Anita T. Kain and David R. Ball, two veteran Bay Street lawyers with the shared vision of providing the very best legal advice and representation to family law clients. Kain & Ball opened its doors in 1993 with this mandate and has continued to grow over the years. In the transformations and expansions that our firm has undergone in the years that have passed, one thing remains constant and always will: our commitment to our clients.

We strive to understand your needs and develop solutions that you can live with. We are straightforward about fees to ensure no surprises. Our premise in doing business in simple: treat others as we would like to be treated. By living our philosophy, and building our knowledge base, we’ve established a strong reputation based on mutual success.

Our qualified team of family lawyers in Toronto and Mississauga have dealt with a wide range of cases including child support, divorce and separation, division of property and mediation services. We have the skills, knowledge, and experience to ensure a fair child support arrangement for you and your family.

To book a free 30-minute consultation for spousal support services with one of our qualified family lawyers in Toronto or Mississauga, contact us at 1-855-773-4588 or e-mail us at contact@kainfamilylaw.com

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