Can a spouse's efforts to become self-sufficient be imputed in a claim for income imputed if the recipient spouse has failed to make efforts to be selfsufficient?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Bryant v. Gordon, 2007 BCSC 946 (CanLII):
In McEachern v. McEachern, 2006 BCCA 508, Prowse J.A. found, where the efforts of the recipient spouse to become self-sufficient were wanting, that income could be imputed (at ¶41).
In Redpath v. Redpath, 2006 BCCA 338, it was held that an order of spousal support which falls substantially above or below the range suggested in the Spousal Support Guidelines could give rise to an error in law unless a reasonable explanation was provided for the discrepancy. This case involved an initial determination of spousal support.
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
What is the test for imputing income where the payor spouse has failed to contribute to their own support or make sufficient efforts to support themselves? (British Columbia, Canada)
Can a court impute income to a spouse or former spouse under section 19 of the Income Tax Guidelines? (British Columbia, Canada)
Can a spouse impute income to their spouse under section 19 of the BC's Income Guidelines Guidelines? (British Columbia, Canada)
Does a finding of bad faith on the part of the spouse in a claim for imputation of income for intentional unemployment or under employment require bad faith? (British Columbia, Canada)
Can a spouse impute income to their spouse in order to meet their support obligations? (British Columbia, Canada)
Is a self-employed real estate agent who receives income through his Personal Preference Tax Credit (PTC) entitled to income from a spouse's pre-tax income? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the test for the purpose of compensating a recipient spouse for sacrifices made by the recipient spouse in assuming primary childcare and household responsibilities? (British Columbia, Canada)
Is resolution of an important part of a claim against a party in a personal injury claim against the other party to the claim substantially less impact on the balance of the claim? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the test for imputing income imputed to spouses receiving spousal support? (British Columbia, Canada)
In what circumstances will a court impute income for the purposes of imputing income? (British Columbia, Canada)
