Maintenance Estimator
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common queries about maintenance and alimony laws in Canada.
The SSAG are a set of informal guidelines used across Canada to determine the range and duration of spousal support. They use formulas based on whether there are children and the length of the marriage.
Yes, periodic spousal support payments are generally taxable income for the recipient and tax-deductible for the payer, provided they are made under a court order or written agreement.
Yes, if their income is insufficient to maintain the standard of living they were accustomed to. The court looks at the income gap between spouses.
No, this calculator provides an estimate based on common legal models. Actual maintenance is decided by the court considering conduct, assets, and liabilities.
If one parent has primary custody, the maintenance amount typically includes a component for child support (upbringing, education, medical needs).