What is the legal framework for non-compensatory spousal support?

British Columbia, Canada


The following excerpt is from A.K. v N.K., 2018 BCSC 55 (CanLII):

The framework in relation to non-compensatory spousal support is set out in one of the leading decisions in this area, Chutter v. Chutter, 2008 BCCA 507, at paras. 54 and 55:

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