Does adultery affect divorce settlements in BC?
Does adultery affect divorce settlements in BC?
Handling Divorce and Separation Cases Concerning Adultery and Cruelty in Vancouver. British Columbia has essentially a no fault divorce system. Only in extreme cases will adultery or cruelty be a consideration for other issues, such as division of property, spousal support, or child access.
How long do you have to pay spousal support in BC?
Often, spousal support will last for between six months and one year for every year you were married or lived together. But if you were married for a long time and you’re older when you separate, spousal support might not have an end date. The end date would be decided later, maybe after you (usually the payor) retire.
What happens if I can’t pay spousal support?
A refusal to pay spousal support is essentially a violation of court orders. To remedy this, courts have a substantial amount of discretion when it comes to punishments. A judge might impose a fine on your former spouse or even order jail time if he or she continues to disobey the court order.
Does spousal support end when you live with someone?
A Court may order that a spouse pay their former partner maintenance following the breakdown of their relationship (or even during their marriage, if the parties are married), “spousal maintenance”, where one party cannot provide for their own needs.
