Spouse Maintenance

The Court can order that a party to a marriage is liable to maintain the other party, if and only if, the other party is unable to support him or herself adequately.

In determining whether maintenance will be payable and if so, the quantum, given the financial capacity of the other party.

In order to qualify for maintenance you would have to show that you are unable to support yourself properly and that your partner is reasonably able to pay maintenance.

An application for spousal maintenance must be made within 12 months of a divorce becoming final but it can apply for immediately upon separation.

If you are in need of financial assistance following the breakdown of your relationship, please call Julie at Shedden & Associates today on (02) 9891 0055 or 0411 667 699 to arrange a initial conference to discuss whether this is a viable application for you to make.