What is the "needs" of a spouse in a long-term marriage?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from E.J.W. v. R.C.W., 2004 BCSC 1172 (CanLII):
The “needs” of a spouse are relative and may be determined, at least in part, by reference to the lifestyle enjoyed by both spouses during a long-term marriage: Moge v. Moge (supra).
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