When a parent remarries, and the new spouse stays home to look after the child, is it considered a lifestyle choice?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from D.J.C. v. C.C., 2006 BCPC 75 (CanLII):
As a general rule, if a parent (who is required to provide for the support of a child) remarries, and the new spouse stays home to look after a child or children, this is considered to be a lifestyle choice, which does not meet the threshold of undue hardship under section 10 of the guidelines. McPhee v. McPhee [1999] BCJ No. 337 (B.C.S.C.)
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