What factors must the court consider in determining a divorce under s. 15.2(4) of the Divorce Act?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Jordan v. Jordan, 2016 BCSC 1354 (CanLII):
In addition to the specific factors set out in s. 15.2(4) of the Divorce Act, the court must consider “the condition, means, needs and other circumstances of each spouse”. “Condition” of a spouse has been defined to include “age, health, needs, obligations, dependants and the station in life of the parties”. “Means” of a spouse includes capital, income and the ability to earn income. “Needs” of a spouse are assessed relative to the circumstances of the parties, including the standard of living during the marriage: Bockhold v. Bockhold, 2010 BCSC 214 [Bockhold] at para 23.
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