The legal team of choice for spousal maintenance matters in Fremantle

The legal team of choice for spousal maintenance matters

If you’re separated or divorced from your former partner, then the Family Law Act states that both spouses have a responsibility to the other to ensure they have sufficient ongoing financial support. Spousal maintenance is when one party provides this support for their former husband or wife (or partner).

At Elizabeth Wiese Associates, our family law practitioners have years of experience in handling spousal maintenance matters and will ensure a reliable service in this regard. We can advise you as required on all issues relating to your case and make sure that you understand both you and your former partner’s responsibilities.

The extent of the support received/given depends on:

One spouse (the applicant) being unable to adequately meet his or her own reasonable needs
The other spouse (the respondent) having the capacity to pay

In both cases, proof must be presented as evidence, and if matters go to court, then it could take much longer to resolve. Many clients prefer to settle out of court, but situations may arise where one party strongly disagrees with the other, or perhaps refuses to pay. In these instances, we can provide the guidance and support you need, and will represent you in court until the matter reaches its conclusion.

The extent of the support received/given depends on:

One spouse (the applicant) being unable to adequately meet his or her own reasonable needs
The other spouse (the respondent) having the capacity to pay