Spousal Maintenance
If you have recently separated and are struggling to financially support yourself, you may be able to negotiate, or make a claim for, spousal maintenance from your former spouse or partner.
An Applicant must establish that they are unable to support themselves adequately, and that the Respondent has a capacity to pay spousal maintenance.
DSA Law have experience in representing Applicants in negotiating spousal maintenance payments, as well as making applications to the Court (as a last resort). We also have experience representing Respondents who wish to defend a spousal maintenance claim.
Our lawyers will provide you with practical legal advice relating to claims for spousal maintenance.
If you have recently separated and want to make a claim for spousal maintenance, you can reach out to the Family Law Team at DSA Law on (03) 8595 9580.
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