What are the implications of a father’s decision not to award spousal support on behalf of his child when the child is receiving compensation for personal losses?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from T.C. v L.A, 2020 BCSC 1313 (CanLII):
The father argues that British Columbia jurisprudence has strongly and repeatedly confirmed that such payments constitute compensation for personal losses, rather than to provide income, and that they should not be considered as income in the spousal support inquiry. He cites LF v. CGC, 2014 BCSC 1069 and Wells v. Campbell, 2015 BCSC 3 to that effect.
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
Does the fact that an expense relates to an extracurricular activity bring the amount of child support under s. 7 of the Child Support Guidelines (e.g. expenses) into s.7 of the child support table? (British Columbia, Canada)
Can a payer set off a costs award made in his favour on a child support variation hearing against retroactive and prospective child support payable by the payor? (British Columbia, Canada)
When a child is attending school away from home, is the child's child entitled to child support? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the range of spousal support awarded under the Spousal Support Appeal Guidelines? (British Columbia, Canada)
Can lump sum child support be awarded under the Federal Child Support Guidelines? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the range of spousal support awarded under the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the test for determining whether a child who has reached the age of majority but attends post-secondary school remains a child of the marriage and is entitled to child support? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the test for determining whether a child is still a "child" when it comes to child support? (British Columbia, Canada)
If a person acts within their legal rights, is that person liable even if another person suffers a loss? (British Columbia, Canada)
Is a child support agreement entered into between the parties binding the parties to child support? (British Columbia, Canada)
