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Family Law | Spousal Support

When spousal support is misaligned, we’ll help realign it.

Support isn’t about punishing the past—it’s about making the present sustainable. We’ll help you take a clear, level-headed look at what needs to change.

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Going through a divorce is a very stressful life event that you hope you never have to be in. I am very pleased that I made the decision to have Celeste, Alexia and the team at Hepburn + Glass help me navigate my divorce. Over the entire process they were kind, thoughtful, thorough, meticulous and helpful. They made the situation easier to manage and hopeful to a fair and favourable resolution. I would highly recommend Hepburn + Glass if you are in need of a family law lawyer.

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Helping South Surrey clients get spousal support right.

Maybe you’re still paying long after life moved on. Maybe you’re trying to get back on your feet, and the support just isn’t there. Either way, the numbers aren’t adding up, and that’s where we come in. At Hepburn + Glass, we help clients across South Surrey take a clear-eyed look at their situation and push for something that actually reflects the present, not the past.

Spousal Support

Frequently
Asked
Questions

  • Possibly, but don’t just stop paying and hope for the best. We can help you determine if you obligation has changed and help you apply to have your obligation reduced, if necessary.

  • You’re not out of luck. Whether it was court-ordered or just part of an agreement, we’ll look at your options and help you take steps to enforce what you’re owed.

  • No. It depends on a lot of factors—length of the relationship, financial imbalance, caregiving roles, and more. It’s not guaranteed, and we’ll give it to you straight if you don’t have a strong claim.

  • Not always. Many changes can be handled through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration - which we regularly do. But if court is the right path, we know how to handle that too.

  • It depends on the agreement or court order, but it can range from a few years to indefinite. The good news: we can help you understand if the timeline makes sense, and whether it’s open to review.

  • We don’t waste your time, we don’t overcomplicate things, and we’re not here to stir up unnecessary conflict. We give clear, steady advice backed by years of experience handling spousal support cases.

  • Yes. Just because you didn’t put it in writing at the time doesn’t mean it’s off the table. Let’s look at your situation and see if there’s still a case to be made.

  • Yes. You can sit down with us, tell us what’s going on, and get a clear sense of where you stand—before you decide what to do next. It’s a no-pressure, straight-talk conversation built to help you move forward.

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