Spousal Maintenance
Are you struggling to pay the bills while your ex-partner is living the high life?
You need to seek urgent expert legal advice from the Accredited Specialist in Family Law at Auslex .
Seek advice from the best. Auslex is proud to offer the expert services of a Law Society Accredited Specialist in Family Law, Adam Bye. Specialist Accreditation is only awarded to the most elite solicitors in their field, which means you can rest assured that at Auslex you will be getting the absolute best advice and legal support in your case.
The Family Law Act recognises that in some circumstances a separated party may be entitled to spousal maintenance. These are payments made by one party to another to ensure that after separation both parties are able to properly support themselves.
The Family Court first must consider whether one party has a need for spousal maintenance. That is, does that person not have enough money to meet their weekly financial needs. The lack of ability to support oneself needs to be due to:
(a) having the care and control of a child of the relationship who has not attained the age of 18 years;
(b) by reason of age or physical or mental incapacity for appropriate gainful employment; or
(c) for any other adequate reason.
The court then must consider whether the other party has sufficient income to meet the needs of the other party.
If any of the above factors sound similar to your situation, you should seek urgent legal advice.
Our experienced Family Law Lawyers can help you every step of the way. If you are concerned that assets are being hidden or undervalued we can investigate for you. We have experience in obtaining financial information to ensure you are fully informed, even when the other side are trying to hide things.
We are here to take the stress out of your settlement and guide your through the complex Family Court system. While it may be a dauting and new experience for you, our experienced Family Lawyers do this every day.
Auslex regularly appear in the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court registries in Sydney, Wollongong, Parramatta and Newcastle.
It can be costly not get the right legal advice. Don’t risk it. Seek advice from the best, contact Auslex today.
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Adam Bye
Family Lawyer
Adam Bye is an experienced legal practitioner and accomplished court advocate, specialising in all forms of litigation. He is ready to assist you with clear, strategic advice and strong representation.
Elizabeth Windeyer
Lawyer
Elizabeth practices in Wills and Estates, Succession Law and Estate Disputes. She is dedicated to achieving practical outcomes for clients, combining professionalism with a compassionate approach.
Brianna Edwards
Lawyer
Brianna is a lawyer at Auslex Law Group, focusing on matters across Property Law, Estate Planning, Wills and Succession, and Family Law. She is committed to providing practical, client-focused support in every matter.
Samuel Apps
Lawyer
Samuel is a lawyer at Auslex Law Group, specialising in Divorce, Property Law and Estate Planning. He is dedicated to helping clients navigate complex and personal legal matters with professionalism and care.
Danielle Galvin
Lawyer
Danielle works primarily in Family law – a field that she finds deeply rewarding. She is passionate about helping her clients to navigate the complexities of separation and move forward with their lives.
