The appellant husband appealed an order varying spousal support.
The parties separated in 1970 and spousal support was increased by consent in 1983 after the respondent wife was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
In 1991, the wife became totally disabled, and the motion judge found this constituted a material change in circumstances.
The Divisional Court dismissed the appeal, applying the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Bracklow v. Bracklow, and held that the wife was entitled to support given the disadvantage imposed by the marriage breakdown, her need, and the husband's ability to pay.
