What is the appropriate amount of spousal support for a husband who has lost his wife's income due to career choices made in the course of the marriage?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from L.M.R. v. J.F.R., 2010 BCSC 363 (CanLII):
Spousal support may be appropriate where there is a compensable loss as a result of career choices made in the course of a marriage but regard has to be given to the economic advantages as well as the disadvantages of marriage. It must be borne in mind that as a result of the division of family assets, J.F.R. will enjoy a significant benefit due to the accumulation of capital assets during the marriage: Bell v. Glynn, 2000 BCSC 1119.
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