What is the test for retroactive and permanent spousal support?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from S.P.W. v. D.J.W., 2012 BCSC 371 (CanLII):
The respondent seeks an order that the claimant pay her retroactive and permanent spousal support. In advancing this claim, the respondent argues such an award is justifiable on both compensatory and non-compensatory grounds (Chutter v. Chutter, 2008 BCCA 507).
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