What is the test for achieving the objectives of a spouse in a long-term relationship?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Madruga v. Madruga, 2015 BCSC 1605 (CanLII):
All four of these objectives must be examined: Moge v. Moge, 1992 CanLII 25 (SCC), [1992] 3 S.C.R. 813 at 850-853 and the court must consider the condition, means, needs and other circumstances of each spouse, including the factors set out in s. 15.2(4): (a) the length of time the spouses cohabited; (b) the functions performed by each spouse during cohabitation; and (c) any order, agreement or arrangement relating to support of either spouse.
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