What is the test for an application for spousal support in a long-term marriage?

British Columbia, Canada


The following excerpt is from K.E.L. v. J.W.I.L., 2004 BCSC 1400 (CanLII):

As noted above, the theory of spousal support applicable to the L. marriage is the "clean break" theory. In result, the applications for orders for spousal support by each of the L.s is dismissed. As required by Gill-Sager v. Sager,[5] the applications for orders for spousal support by each of the L.s is dismissed, "with liberty to apply upon a change of circumstances". CHILD SUPPORT

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