“exception”

This page presents an official legal definition of “exception” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: Canada Canada

Under the Advisory Guidelines, a recognized category of commonly recurring facts or circumstances that may justify a departure from the amount or duration of spousal support that would otherwise be determined under the formulas.

Source: Glossary of Terms - Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines July 2008 (Department of Justice Canada)