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Spousal Maintenance Lawyers
Did you know the Family Law Act accounts for financial discrepancies between separating couples through spousal maintenance? Many people worry about their financial situation after divorce. Shanahan Family Law spousal maintenance lawyers can help.
Looking for Assistance with Spousal Maintenance?
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?
Do I Have to Pay for My Spouse's Maintenance?
Why Do You Need A Lawyer for Spousal Maintenance?
Not recognising your entitlements
Inadequate preparation
Unrealistic expectations
Unbalanced agreements
How Can Our Spousal Maintenance Lawyers Help?
We know you’re concerned about partnering with the wrong law firm. Shanahan Family Law’s 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 Shanahan Family Law?
Ensure Fair Support with Spousal Maintenance
Meet The Owner
Luke Shanahan
Principal Solicitor
As principal solicitor of Shanahan Family Law in Maroochydore, Luke Shanahan is a reliable and experienced Sunshine Coast family law expert, 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 family law 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.”
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