Are you concerned about spousal maintenance payments as part of your separation proceedings? Let our experts guide you through the spousal maintenance claims process. We can help ensure you receive or provide fair financial support. Take advantage of our FREE phone consultation to discuss your situation & explore whether our spousal maintenance lawyers in Sydney are right for you.
You may be entitled to spousal maintenance from your former partner but you are not sure how to work it out. Alternatively, you may be on the receiving end of a spousal maintenance claim and want to know if it is fair.
Either way, the spousal maintenance lawyers at O’Loan Family Law can help you.
Spousal maintenance is an ongoing periodic or lump sum payment from one spouse to the other spouse. It is intended to be appropriate for the other spouse’s continued living expenses. It is separate from child support which is paid for the children’s expenses.
The court will usually make a decision regarding spousal maintenance financial disputes based on a list of general criteria. This will be calculated while also carefully evaluating the nature of your relationship.
These determinants may include:
It is important to remember that spousal support is not necessarily an entitlement granted to anyone proceeding the finalisation of a divorce. It is often recommended by divorce lawyers, depending on the circumstances. It is often recommended that you should try to reach a financial agreement without going to court first, if at all possible.
If an application for spousal maintenance is made to the court, you and your former partner will be ordered to undertake dispute resolution procedures. The purpose is to more efficiently reach a payment agreement. These procedures are almost always mandatory. Exceptions may arise such as in extreme cases where child abuse or other family or domestic violence has either occurred or appears likely to occur.
You must submit an application for spousal maintenance orders within 12 months of your divorce being finalised. Filing for orders after this period can complicate and prolong the process and may result in a denied application.
Spousal maintenance is not only an issue for married couples who have separated. People in de facto relationships, including same-sex couples, also have the same rights and obligations for maintenance.
Take advantage of our free, no-obligation 15-minute telephone consultation with an experienced family lawyer to discuss your situation. Our team are experienced with spousal maintenance and can help you find out what your options are and to make a plan on what to do next.
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