What is the test for entitlement to spousal support following a long term marriage?
Alberta, Canada
The following excerpt is from Van Oirschot v. Van Oirschot, 2010 ABQB 211 (CanLII):
I adopt the reasoning of Langston J. in Sawchuk v. Sawchuk, 2010 ABQB 5 at para. 28 wherein he held that following dissolution of a long term marriage entitlement to spousal support is ultimately defined by the standard of living the parties achieved during the marriage and which each is entitled to maintain.
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