What is the difference between entitlement to retroactive and retroactive support and arrears?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from R.J.O. v M.D.P, 2021 BCSC 602 (CanLII):
The analyses for determining the entitlement to retroactive support and arrears are different. The person seeking to cancel arrears bears a higher onus than an individual seeking that a retroactive award not be made: MacCarthy v. MacCarthy, 2015 BCCA 496 at para. 54.
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