Maintenance

There are no limits to how long a spousal maintenance order can last. The Court has wide powers when making orders for spousal maintenance but will often specify a finite period of time during which the Order has effect.   When does a Maintenance Order cease? The maintenance order will cease to have effect upon: […]

The payment of maintenance has become less common because generally, people are more likely to be able to support themselves adequately, particularly following a property settlement. Child maintenance orders are particularly uncommon because support of children is provided by way of child support. However, an order can be made for child maintenance if it is