What is the relationship between reapportionment of family property and spousal support?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from M.R.L. v. J.A.L., 2020 BCPC 23 (CanLII):
There is a relationship between reapportionment of family property and spousal support. Because the economic consequences of the breakdown in the relationship must be equitably shared by both spouses, the court must also consider the distribution of family property and family debt [Marquez v. Zapiola at paragraph 39]: The economic consequences of marriage and its breakdown must be equitably shared between the parties. An equitable distribution of the advantages and disadvantages arising from marriage and its breakdown may be achieved through the division of assets, an award of spousal support, or a combination of both (Moge at 849, 864-66). Thus, reapportionment of property in favour of a spouse is a relevant consideration in determining the quantum of an award for spousal support.
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