Spousal Maintenance Lawyers
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Sunshine Coast Spousal Maintenance Lawyers
Did you know the Family Law Act accounts for financial discrepancies between separating couples through it? Many people worry about their financial situation after divorce.Â
Looking for Assistance?
After going through a divorce, many parties need access to financial support. This is because in many relationships, one spouse has greater access to financial resources than the other. This can occur for many reasons, but one of the most common is traditional marital roles.
Often, one partner will give up their career to care for the home and take primary care duties for children. Time out of the workforce has implications for that person’s future earning capacity. They lose valuable work place experience and will likely need to accept an inferior position. As a result, spousal support is essential if the relationship breaks down.
The process is also sensitive to the difficulties experienced by those suffering a physical or mental incapacity.
What is spousal maintenance?
Spousal maintenance is when a party in a more financially secure position provides payments to their former partner who can’t adequately support themselves. You can be required to pay maintenance after the end of a marriage or de facto relationship. In limited circumstances, maintenance can be paid before a couple has separated. In the event that your marriage has been annulled, you may still be eligible for maintenance. Unlike child support, it can be factored into property settlement negotiations.
Do I Have to Pay for My Spouse's Maintenance?
The Court considers the needs of the applicant and the respondent’s ability to pay. These are some of the considerations to determine if there’s any payable:
Spousal maintenance ceases if you remarry. If you enter a de facto relationship, the Court considers your financial relationship with your new partner to determine if maintenance should continue. The payments can be made at regular intervals or as a lump sum.
Why Do You Need A Lawyer for Spousal Maintenance?
Not recognising your entitlements
Inadequate preparation
Unrealistic expectations
Unbalanced agreements
A binding financial agreement (BFA) is sometimes used by parties to exempt them from paying maintenance. If you receive substandard legal advice, you could end up losing out on your entitlement.
How Can Our Lawyers Help?
We know you’re concerned about partnering with the wrong law firm. Our years of experience speaks for itself. Our experienced team will ensure you’re aware of your entitlements. All our clients are aware of the likely outcome of their case so there aren’t any unexpected occurrences. We are familiar with commencing legal proceedings and will ensure you are prepared to make your application.
When you need independent legal advice for a binding financial agreement, we’ll ensure that any necessary financial support will be included.
Why Choose Us?
We approach all legal matters with empathy and seek to understand your unique circumstances.
We have many years of experience across all areas of family legal matters and can guide you through the entire process.
Our team can provide court representation if your case enters litigation.
Ensure Fair Support
It can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our experienced team is dedicated to helping you secure the support you deserve. With our guidance, you can achieve a fair and just outcome.
Meet The Owner
Luke Shanahan​
Principal Solicitor​
As principal solicitor, Luke Shanahan is reliable and experienced, offering compassionate support to people and families experiencing the most difficult circumstances through a divorce or separation. Whether you’re seeking help with child support, parenting matters, divorce, property consent orders, financial agreements, domestic violence, joint applications for divorce, or the preparation of DIY affidavits and consent orders, Luke can help.
As sad as it is to see couples and families split, he feels privileged to be able to help his clients find a better life through their services. “I believe we all deserve a second chance at finding a better life, and if this is through a divorce, then we will do everything we can to ensure our client’s success through whatever means.”
