Does Adultery Affect Spousal Support

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Q A with BC Family Lawyer Lorne MacLean, QC • http://macleanfamilylaw.ca • Question: Does Adultery Affect Spousal Support? • Answer: Canadians are governed by a no-fault system for divorce that does not focus on punishing someone who had an affair or other misconduct that has no economic impact. This approach saves parties thousands of dollars and wasted energy for divorcing couples. In rare circumstances, adultery can be relevant to a claim for spousal support • if a spouse proves they are unable to work or achieve self sufficiency as a consequence being devastated by the affair. • An Ontario court recently rejected the concept that an affair could void a marriage agreement and stated: In recognition of the fact that marriages are complicated institutions, whose failure can rarely be attributed to one party or the other, the law has evolved in a fashion that by and large eliminates conduct from the analysis of financial entitlement. • Remember, the winners in divorce are those who can move on to satisfying post- separation life free of bitterness and recrimination. • To request a consultation, visit http://macleanfamilylaw.ca or call MacLean Law at 1.877.602.9900 • DISCLAMER: This video contains general legal information only. No legal advice is sought or provided. Should you need legal advice, please consult with a lawyer.

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