Fay is well qualified and available to discuss your ongoing need for financial support on separation from your spouse in a marriage situation or from your partner on termination of a de facto relationship.
You may file an application seeking orders for financial support if you are unable to maintain yourself for such reasons as:
- You have the responsibility of caring for a child of the marriage or a child from your de facto relationship who is under the age of 18 years, or
- By reason of age, or physical or mental incapacity, you are unable to enter into appropriate gainful employment, or
- For any other adequate reason
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Spousal Maintenance FAQs
What is spousal maintenance and when might it apply?
Spousal maintenance is financial support after separation when one party cannot meet reasonable living costs and the other has capacity to pay.
Who can seek a spousal maintenance order in Australia?
A spouse or de facto partner can apply to the Federal Circuit and Family Court after separation for financial support.
What factors does the court consider for spousal support?
The court looks at age, health, income, property, earning capacity, care of children, financial commitments, and what is a reasonable standard of living.
What types of maintenance orders can be made?
Orders may be periodic payments, a lump sum, or maintenance for a limited or extended period depending on the case.
Are there time limits to apply for spousal maintenance?
Yes, you usually must apply within 12 months of a divorce or within 2 years of a de facto separation. The court may exercise its discretion to extend the time frame.
Can the court make urgent or interim maintenance orders?
Yes, the court can make short term orders to cover immediate needs before the case is decided
