What is the test for lump sum spousal support?

Nova Scotia, Canada


The following excerpt is from D.A.D. v. A.N.D., 2008 NSFC 2 (CanLII):

The Respondent-mother/spouse has the potential for full time work. She is in immediate need of a vehicle, a situation where lump sum spousal support is appropriate (see Moore v. Moore (1987), 77 N.S.R. (2d) 267 C.A.)

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