What Is Spousal Maintenance?
Spousal maintenance is a payment that one party to a relationship makes towards their spouse after separation. Spousal maintenance may be agreed between the parties or if no agreement is reached, may be Ordered by the Courts.
A person from a separated De facto relationship may also apply for maintenance payments from their former partner in specific circumstances.
Can I get Spousal Maintenance from my former partner?
To determine whether the Court will order Spousal/De facto Maintenance, the Court will consider whether one person is unable to adequately financially support themselves and whether the other person is reasonably able to financially support them. The Court considers a myriad of other factors that one of our highly qualified solicitors can meet with you to discuss to determine whether a Spousal/De facto Maintenance application is right for you.
There are strict time limits that apply to a person seeking an application for Spousal/De facto Maintenance from their partner. Obtaining legal advice as soon as possible can help identify the date that they are required to bring an application for Spousal/De facto Maintenance before the time limit lapses.”
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