What is the proper application for interim spousal support?

British Columbia, Canada


The following excerpt is from N.M.F. v H.B.F, 2021 BCSC 1869 (CanLII):

Madam Justice Bruce helpfully summarized the proper approach to applications for interim spousal support in McMahon v. Stevens, 2012 BCSC 185 at paras. 30-33 [McMahon]:

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