Podcast: Family Law Now

Family Law Now | Ep. 20: Spousal Support – Part I

Written by Russell Alexander ria@russellalexander.com / (905) 655-6335

Episode Info

On this episode, Russell Alexander is joined by Jason Isenberg and Nafisa Nazarali to provide general considerations regarding spousal support for clients and professionals. Follow along as they walk through hypothetical scenarios to demonstrate how variables factor into the quantum. Understand how the SSAGS interpret length of relationship, previous household roles, ages, employment income, etc. What are the grounds of spousal support entitlement? Can infidelity or misconduct affect the amount of spousal support to be paid? Tune in to Family Law Now 🎙

Click here for Part II.


Show Notes

Spousal Support Advisory Guideline (SSAG) Calculations:

• “Without Child Support” Formula

• “With Child Support” Formula

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Russell Alexander

Russell Alexander is the Founder & Senior Partner of Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers.