Spousal Maintenance
Experienced Spousal Maintenance Lawyers in Sydney
When a relationship ends, one partner may be unable to adequately support themselves, particularly where there is a large gap in income or earning capacity. Spousal maintenance is financial support that one party may be required to pay the other after separation or divorce.
RN Legal helps you understand whether you may be entitled to receive maintenance, or may be asked to pay it, and how these arrangements work. We provide clear, practical advice to help you reach a fair outcome.
Comprehensive Spousal Maintenance Services
Spousal maintenance is governed by the Family Law Act 1975 and applies to both married and de facto couples. It rests on one party’s need for support and the other’s capacity to provide it, and is separate from property settlement and from child support.
Several things shape how maintenance works in practice:
- Need and capacity: whether maintenance is payable comes down to one party’s genuine need and the other’s ability to pay.
- How it is paid: it can be paid periodically or as a lump sum, and may be urgent and short-term or longer-term.
- Flexible and reviewable: arrangements can be agreed between the parties or decided by the Court, and reviewed or varied if circumstances change significantly.
- Time limits: applications generally must be made within twelve months of a divorce, or two years of a de facto relationship ending.
Why Choose RN Legal for Spousal Maintenance Matters?
Maintenance involves careful financial assessment and sensitive negotiation. Clients choose us for:
- A respectful approach: sensitive handling of financial matters, mindful of the pressures both parties face.
- Real expertise: a clear understanding of how maintenance is assessed and how to present your circumstances effectively.
- Practical, tailored advice: assessment of your individual finances and arrangements that are fair and realistic.
Get the Support You Need with Spousal Maintenance Advice
Spousal maintenance matters can be complex, particularly when financial circumstances change after separation. Our experienced family lawyers can provide clear advice on your rights and obligations, helping you understand your options and work towards a fair outcome.
Contact Info
Get in touch with RN Law via phone, email, or through our online contact form. We are here to assist you.
- (02) 9191 9293
- Suite 1.02, 209 Castlereagh Street Sydney NSW 2000
- PO Box A68 Sydney South NSW 1235
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- (02) 9570 4645