Wondering how spousal support works in Ontario? This video outlines how entitlement is determined under Ontario family law. Unlike child or pet-related decisions, there is no automatic right to spousal support. Entitlement must be established on specific legal grounds. Our Toronto family lawyer Laura Dyke explains how contracts such as marriage agreements can set obligations in advance, and how courts consider both compensatory and non-compensatory claims. These include situations where one spouse has sacrificed career advancement, taken on domestic responsibilities, or now faces economic hardship following the breakdown of the relationship. Learn what courts evaluate and how financial need, past contributions, and existing agreements factor into these decisions.

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