link for child support: http://canada.justice.gc.ca/en/ps/sup/grl/pdftab.htm spouse support: http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/family/famlawbro.asp

The law views spousal relationships as economic partnerships and when the partnership breaks down the person with more money may have to support the other. At the same time, the law expects adults to try to be self-sufficient and to look after their own needs to the best of their abilities. -xiangqian(明天) 2007-5-18