Here is a question that I hope has a simple answer.
I retired from the military after a long and fruitful career and was entitled to a CFSA immediate annuity (pension) for which I get a monthly cheque
I have since separated and divorced from the wife with whom I spent a good part of my military career so the pension was divided in a standard way in accordance with the PBDA. I have no problem with that. As a result of the division, my monthly pension amount was reduced accordingly and the ex-wife received a fairly significant lump sum as her portion or interest in my military pension.
My, now reduced, military pension forms only part of my current monthly income (I work on a full-time basis post my military career). My question: for the determination of quantum of spousal support owed to my wife, should the amount of pension that I receive be included in that calculation? I am of the opinion, for what its worth, that my wife has received a hefty sum as her “share” or interest in my pension and, as such, what pension monies I receive should NOT be included as my “income” for the purposes of calculating spousal support owed to her.
Any comments on this? Thanks.
I retired from the military after a long and fruitful career and was entitled to a CFSA immediate annuity (pension) for which I get a monthly cheque
I have since separated and divorced from the wife with whom I spent a good part of my military career so the pension was divided in a standard way in accordance with the PBDA. I have no problem with that. As a result of the division, my monthly pension amount was reduced accordingly and the ex-wife received a fairly significant lump sum as her portion or interest in my military pension.
My, now reduced, military pension forms only part of my current monthly income (I work on a full-time basis post my military career). My question: for the determination of quantum of spousal support owed to my wife, should the amount of pension that I receive be included in that calculation? I am of the opinion, for what its worth, that my wife has received a hefty sum as her “share” or interest in my pension and, as such, what pension monies I receive should NOT be included as my “income” for the purposes of calculating spousal support owed to her.
Any comments on this? Thanks.
Comment