What is the standard of review applicable to spousal support?
Nova Scotia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Hurley v. Hurley, 2012 NSCA 32 (CanLII):
The standard of review applicable in cases concerned with spousal support is well-known. The trial judge’s decision is entitled to deference. Unless he has erred in principle, significantly misapprehended the evidence or made an award that is clearly wrong, we will not interfere (Saunders v. Saunders, 2011 NSCA 81, para. 18).
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