In what circumstances will a judge order a lump sum award for spousal support?
Ontario, Canada
The following excerpt is from Mildren v. Mildren, 2013 ONSC 1435 (CanLII):
[67] In Davis v. Crawford the Court of Appeal felt that it was apparent that the trial judge concluded that there was a real risk that the husband would not pay periodic support and that this factor justified a lump sum award. In addition, the fact that the husband did not make proper disclosure was a consideration in ordering a lump sum, thereby providing a clean break. Otherwise the wife would face unending litigation in order to maintain her entitlement to spousal support. The court upheld the decision of the trial judge.
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