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Divorce and Spousal Support
In Canada, the federal Divorce Act sets out the legal framework for divorce and spousal support. The Divorce Act applies to all provinces and territories in Canada, including Ontario.
Under the Divorce Act, a couple can apply for a divorce if their marriage has broken down and they have been separated for at least one year. The Divorce Act also sets out the grounds for divorce, which include adultery, cruelty, and mental or physical illness.
The Divorce Act also addresses the issue of spousal support. The Act states that the court may order one spouse to pay spousal support to the other if the court is satisfied that the spouse seeking support is in need of support and the other spouse has the means to pay it.
The Act sets out a list of factors that the court must consider when determining the amount and duration of spousal support, including the roles and responsibilities each spouse had during the relationship, the income and earning potential of each spouse, and the length of the relationship.
In addition to the Divorce Act, each province and territory in Canada has its own family law legislation that addresses issues related to divorce and spousal support. In Ontario, for example, the Family Law Act sets out additional factors that the court must consider when determining the amount and duration of spousal support.
In conclusion, the Divorce Act is the federal legislation that governs divorce and spousal support in Canada. The Act sets out the grounds for divorce and the factors that the court must consider when determining the amount and duration of spousal support. Each province and territory also has its own family law legislation that addresses these issues.
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