FAMILY LAW

Spousal Maintenance

Spousal Maintenance Lawyers

Support where there’s need and capacity to pay. We assess entitlement and negotiate interim/longer‑term arrangements.

How we help

Budget and capacity analysis

urgent interim applications

integrating maintenance within broader settlements for streamlined resolution.

Frequently asked questions

Am I eligible?

If you can’t adequately support yourself and the other party can pay, maintenance may be ordered.

Tax treatment?

Generally, periodic spousal maintenance is not taxable to the recipient and not deductible to the payer (confirm with your tax adviser).

Duration?

Depends on circumstances often until property settlement or for a defined period.

Our process

Our Process Timeline

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Budget & gap

Capacity check

Interim proposal

Orders or agreement

Review at settlement or key milestones

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