Special to the Financial Post
When a relationship breaks down, there are usually a number of legal issues a couple must resolve.
If they have children, or if one of the spouses has been "standing in the shoes of a parent," there will likely be custody, access and child support issues. If the couple has property — which includes pensions, RRSPs, savings, shares, options, restricted share units, a interest in a private business or partnership, or even money owed to them — there are likely property rights and obligations.
And if one of the spouses has been out of the workforce for a period of time or if there is an inequity in the earning power of the spouses, it is likely that spousal support is payable.
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