The long awaited British Columbia case involving, spousal misconduct and BC spousal support, of Leskun came down on June 21, 2006. The BC spousal support case broke ground on the issue of what- if any- impact should spousal misconduct and its consequences have on spousal support awards and what proof should be required.
One of the most interesting issues moving forward is how should family property awards impact on the entitlement and quantum of spousal support. As divorcing parties acquire more assets through their efforts and inheritances this issue becomes even more important.