In my view, a spouse’s obligation to become self-sufficient must be considered in the context of the individual case. Millward L.J.S.C. in Brownlee v. Brownlee [[1986] W.D.F.L. 852 (B.C.S.C.)] succinctly stated the proposition as follows at p. 5: Divorce signals to all that the parties involved wish to lead separate and independent lives. Their respective financial needs and entitlement should be assessed at that time with arrangements being made that will enable both parties, where possible, to be self-supporting within a reasonable period of time. What is a reasonable period of time depends on the facts of each case – whether there are small children at home, education and training of the parties, length of time out of the workplace, and length of marriage, among other considerations …
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