A spousal maintenance claim in family law involves a determination as to whether one spouse is entitled to receive financial support from the other spouse and, if so, how much and for how long.
To determine whether spousal maintenance is appropriate, the court will consider a range of factors, including:
If the Court determines that one spouse is entitled to receive spousal maintenance, it will consider the appropriate amount and duration of the maintenance payments. This will involve considering the financial needs of the recipient spouse, the ability of the paying spouse to meet those needs, and any other relevant factors.
Spousal maintenance is not an automatic entitlement, and each case will be determined based on its individual circumstances. If you are considering pursuing spousal maintenance or are facing a spousal maintenance claim, contact our office to speak with one of our family lawyers today.
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