Maintenance
Maintenance provides financial support for a spouse or children, whether during marriage, as part of divorce proceedings, or afterward. Eunice advises both on applying for maintenance and on responding to a maintenance claim.
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Maintenance applications may be made during the marriage, as an interim measure during divorce proceedings, or as part of the final ancillary matters order. The amount depends on factors including each party’s income, earning capacity, and the needs of any children. Eunice works to ensure maintenance arrangements are realistic and sustainable, not just legally correct on paper.
When circumstances change
Maintenance orders aren’t necessarily permanent. A significant change in either party’s financial circumstances — job loss, remarriage, or a child reaching independence — can be grounds to apply for variation. Eunice also assists where a maintenance order has been made but payments have stopped.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply for maintenance before the divorce is finalised?
Yes, interim maintenance can be applied for during the course of divorce proceedings, to provide financial support while the matter is ongoing.
Can a maintenance order be changed later?
Yes, where there has been a material change in circumstances — such as a significant change in income — either party may apply to the court to vary the existing maintenance order.