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Spousal Support

Calculate Spousal Support with Full SSAG Context

For professionals modelling SSAG with the depth real cases need — automatic gross-ups, NDI and INDI calculations, lump-sum present-value conversions, and custom scenarios for restructuring, custodial-payor, and exception cases. Low, mid, and high outcomes with full tax impacts side by side.

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Divorcepath spousal support (SSAG) calculation details: With Children Formula breakdown with INDI explanation, recipient share visualization, and a detailed Low / Mid / High table showing guideline income, spousal support, child support, taxes, CPP/EI, INDI percentages, and lump-sum equivalents.

A complete spousal support workflow

SSAG Ranges

Calculates low, mid, and high spousal support amounts under the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines with and without child support.

Full Tax Analysis

Spousal support is tax-deductible for the payor and taxable for the recipient. See the real after-tax impact of different support amounts.

Net Income Comparison

Compare monthly budgets at different support levels. See how each party's disposable income changes across the SSAG range.

Court-Ready Reports

Generate comprehensive PDF reports with financial breakdowns, SSAG calculations, and visual charts ready for court or mediation.

Duration & Scenarios

Model different relationship lengths, with-child and without-child formulas, and custodial payor scenarios side by side.

Always Current

Tax tables, benefit rates, and SSAG parameters updated continuously as legislation changes across all provinces and territories.

Navigate the SSAG with Clarity

Spousal support calculations under the Advisory Guidelines are complex. They depend on income, relationship length, age, children, and the interplay between spousal and child support. Tax implications can dramatically change the real financial impact.

Divorcepath calculates the full SSAG range automatically, showing the real after-tax picture for both parties. Compare scenarios instantly and generate reports that clearly explain the numbers to clients, opposing counsel, or the court.

  • Without-child and with-child SSAG formulas
  • Custodial payor calculations
  • Duration ranges based on relationship length
  • Tax-deductibility and benefit adjustments
  • Combined child and spousal support
  • Provincial and territorial variations

Calculate Spousal Support by Province

Spousal support varies depending on where you live. Select your province or territory.

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Part of the Complete Platform

Spousal support works alongside every other Divorcepath tool.

Child Support

Calculate child support alongside spousal support for a complete picture.
Property Division

Connect support calculations with equalization payments and asset division.
Court Forms

Support data populates financial statements and court forms automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is spousal support calculated in Canada?
Spousal support in Canada is calculated using the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines (SSAG), which provide formulas based on the length of the relationship, the incomes of both spouses, and whether there are children. The SSAG produces a range of monthly amounts and durations. Divorcepath automates this calculation for all provinces and territories.
What is the SSAG (Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines)?
The Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines (SSAG) are a framework used by Canadian courts and lawyers to calculate spousal support. They provide formulas for two scenarios: marriages without dependent children (the 'without children' formula) and marriages with children (the 'with children' formula). The SSAG produces a range of support amounts and durations.
Can I use a spousal support calculator for court?
Yes. Divorcepath calculations have been submitted and relied upon by hundreds of Canadian lawyers in negotiations, mediation, and court proceedings. The platform generates court-ready PDF reports that clearly present all inputs, assumptions, and results.
Does spousal support vary by province in Canada?
The SSAG formulas are federal and apply across Canada. However, provincial tax rules and benefit programs affect the net after-tax income used in calculations, so spousal support amounts can vary by province. Divorcepath accounts for all provincial tax rules automatically.
How long does spousal support last?
Spousal support duration under the SSAG depends on the length of the marriage or cohabitation. For shorter relationships, support may last 0.5 to 1 year per year of relationship. For marriages of 20+ years, support may be indefinite. Divorcepath calculates both the amount range and duration range.

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