Tailoring arrangements to your family’s unique situation

After separation, it may be appropriate for one spouse to provide the other with financial support, which is called spousal support. Both married and common law spouses may have spousal support claims. Designing a spousal support agreement requires careful consideration of the relevant factors and the law set out under the Divorce Act or the Family Law Act and the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines. Spousal support claims require a holistic approach due to the complicated nature of these considerations. At Doucet Family Law, our team of legal professionals conducts a comprehensive assessment, taking all important aspects into account. We take time to understand the dynamics between you and your former spouse so that we can structure payment schedules to best serve your interests while complying with the overriding legislation to promote fairness and, where possible, self-sufficiency.

If you find yourself navigating the complexities of separation and require assistance to establish support for yourself or defend against a spousal support claim, our skilled and experienced lawyers are here to guide you through the process. Let us use our knowledge of family law to pursue a fair and reasonable support agreement tailored to your family’s circumstances.