The respondent brought a motion to change a 2008 consent order, seeking to terminate or reduce his spousal support obligations due to his planned retirement at age 62, his remarriage, and the applicant's re-partnering and turning 65.
The applicant opposed the motion and sought a retroactive increase in support based on the respondent's post-separation income increases.
The court found that the respondent's voluntary retirement, the applicant's age, and the parties' new relationships did not constitute a material change in circumstances.
The court also dismissed the applicant's claim for retroactive support, noting the support was needs-based.
Both the motion to change and the request for retroactive increase were dismissed.
