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Just a general disclaimer that this conversation is for informational purposes only. I am licensed Canadian lawyer; however, you would need to retain a lawyer to take any legal action and/or preserve any of your legal rights. I may be away from my desk from time to time, but rest assured I will always return back as soon as possible.
Good afternoon – sorry to hear of the situation. If you were to divorce, you would be entitled to 1/2 of the martial assets.
For spousal support, the party seeking it would first need to establish need and/or economic hardship. In many situations, the mother typically would stay home with a child for a number of years which would stunt her career growth and earning potential. Spousal support would help compensate her who for those lost career opportunities. Economic hardship can result after a separation and spousal support can help her (or him) get back on their financial feet again.
The general factors looked at are: 1. Length of relationship 2. Financial situation of both parties 3. Role each person played in the relationship and 4. Whether the person asking for spousal support needs it to become financial independent. This is a very fact specific exercise. There are some guidelines similar to the Table amount for child support, but they are just guidelines.
Here is a link to an online calculator using the guidelines. https://www.davidsonfraese.ca/spousal-support-calculator/
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