What is the test for division of matrimonial property in the context of spousal support?
Alberta, Canada
The following excerpt is from H.B. v. A.B., 2012 ABQB 364 (CanLII):
The law was clearly set by Mr. Justice Graesser in Thomson v. Thomson, 2011 ABQB 501: 14 It is certainly appropriate to consider the division in matrimonial property in the context of spousal support, as assets or debt feature in the needs of the parties and their ability to pay.
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