Spousal Support in Nova Scotia

Support may be ordered for compensatory reasons (career sacrifices), non-compensatory reasons (economic need), or based on agreements. Not automatic in every case.

Courts reference the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines. These provide ranges based on income and marriage length. Judges have discretion.

Support can be periodic, lump sum, or combined. May be time-limited or indefinite depending on circumstances.

Support can be varied with material change in circumstances - income changes, retirement, new relationships.