What is the effect of a long-delayed application for retroactive spousal support?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Martin v. Martin, 2010 BCSC 261 (CanLII):
Given the unexplained delay and the resulting uncertainty as to the defendant’s ability to manage his modest income, plus the additional financial burden this would place on the defendant, I find that there will be no order for retroactive spousal support. [See Bowes v. Bowes, 2005 BCSC 593, 15 R.F.L. (6th) 247.] REMAINING ISSUES
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