Bell v. Bell, (1997) 64 O.T.C. 215 (GD)

• Judge: Aitken, J.
• Court: Ontario Court of Justice General Division (Canada)
• Case Date: June 10, 1997
• Jurisdiction: Ontario
• Citations: (1997), 64 O.T.C. 215 (GD)

Bell v. Bell (1997), 64 O.T.C. 215 (GD)

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Temp. Cite: [1998] O.T.C. TBEd. MY.148

Carol Jane Bell (applicant) v. Jamieson Gladden Bell (respondent)

(Court File No. 2752/95)

Indexed As: Bell v. Bell

Ontario Court of Justice

General Division

Aitken, J.

June 10, 1997.

Summary:

A husband and wife separated. The wife applied for relief under the Children's Law Reform Act and the Family Law Act. All issues were settled except the wife's entitlement to spousal support.

The Ontario Court (General Division) held that she was entitled to spousal support and determined the quantum of support.

Family Law - Topic 2322

Maintenance of wives and children - Maintenance of wives - Principle of equality of standard of living - See paragraphs 13 to 25.

Family Law - Topic 2329

Maintenance of wives and children - Maintenance of wives - Considerations - See paragraphs 13 to 25.

Family Law - Topic 2484

Maintenance of wives and children - Awards - Periodic payments - See paragraphs 13 to 25.

Cases Noticed:

Moge v. Moge, [1992] 3 S.C.R. 813; 145 N.R. 1; 81 Man.R.(2d) 161; 30 W.A.C. 161; [1993] 1 W.W.R. 481; 99 D.L.R.(4th) 456; 43 R.F.L.(3d) 345, refd to. [para. 13].

Counsel:

Paul T. Howard, for the applicant;

James W. Jeffcott, for the respondent.

This application was heard on June 10, 1997, by Aitken, J., of the Ontario Court (General Division), who delivered judgment orally on June 10, 1997 and the following written reasons for judgment on June 16, 1997.