Court Examines Equality of Standard of Living in Determining Spousal Support

Michael Stangarone  | Mar 2021

Stoodley v. Stoodley 2021 NLCA5 is an important decision of the Newfoundland and Labrador Court of Appeal addressing the issue of spousal support and the application of the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines (SSAGs) involving high-income individuals in a long term marriage. The case offers a comprehensive analysis of the principle of equality of standard of living.


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