Although the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines are a good tool for providing a range of numbers to determine quantum, and even offering some guidelines on duration, they do not give guidance on a very important issue: entitlement. This on-demand program provides an overview of the law of entitlement when it comes to spousal (or partner) support and looks at unique challenges that counsel face when trying to resolve these claims. This on-demand program was originally presented on April 4, 2024 as part of a program titled Spousal & Child Support.  Total running time is 48 minutes.

Child support and spousal support are at the heart of many family law matters. Review key cases, consider the support guidelines, explore common pitfalls, and identify strategies to address those pitfalls. These on-demand programs were originally presented on April 4, 2024. The total running time for each presentation ranges between 35 minutes and 1 hour, 8 minutes.

Prepared by leading family law practitioners, the Alberta Family Law Practice Manual guides you through a family law file from start to finish, whether the file proceeds through collaborative law, mediation, arbitration, or court. Highlights include comprehensive information on divorce, matrimonial property, child and spousal support, and trials.

Although the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines are a good tool for providing a range of numbers to determine quantum, and even offering some guidelines on duration, they do not give guidance on a very important issue: entitlement. This paper provides an overview of the law of entitlement when it comes to spousal (or partner) support and looks at unique challenges that counsel face when trying to resolve these claims. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Spousal & Child Support program in Edmonton on April 4, 2024.