“prior support obligation”

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

Jurisdiction: Canada Canada

An obligation to pay child or spousal support for a child or spouse from a prior relationship, when determining child or spousal support to be paid upon the breakdown of a subsequent marriage. Prior support obligations are an exception under the formulas.

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