The Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines suggest the possibility of lump sum spousal support, or the trading of duration for quantum or quantum for duration when the appropriate situation arises. SUMmate will be an add-on to our CHEQUEmate Spousal Support Advisory Guideline Calculator.

SUMmate gives you the information you need to negotiate a fair and equitable amount of spousal support paid over a period of time or as one lump sum.

SUMmate considers the following information:

• The calculated net after-tax benefit to the Recipient, and net after-tax cost to the Payor of a particular support payment.
• The SSAG recommended duration of the payment or a proposed duration or a single lump sum.
• The cost of money over time.

SUMmate is the "missing link" in the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines which makes unusual SSAG recommendations turn into reasonable solutions.