Family Law - Can either party apply for spousal maintenance?

Date: February 22, 2011

Q. Can either party apply for spousal maintenance ?

A. Yes but for spousal maintenance orders to be granted the court has to be satisfied of certain requirements. Speak to your Lawyer to obtain advice as to whether you may be eligible and whether you should apply.

 

Family Law - Do I have to undergo pre-action procedures for the Family or Federal Magistrates’ Court?

Date: February 22, 2011
Do parties have to undergo pre-action procedures to be able to issue proceedings in relation to any matter in the Family or Federal Magistrates’ Court

Family Law - I recently divorced and my husband suggested taking half of his superannuation as we have no assets. What should I do?

Date: February 22, 2011
I recently divorced my husband who has left me with the four children and he has suggested that as we have no assets he will give me half of his superannuation. What should I do as I am unemployed and on a single mother’s supporting pension and he does not pay child support

Family Lawyer - I think the child support assessment on my income is too high. What do I do?

Date: February 22, 2011
A child support assessment was made on my income but I think it's too high. What do I do?

Family Lawyer - If my ex-wife is granted residence orders for our child, can I see my child at all?

Date: February 22, 2011
If my ex wife is granted residence orders in relation to our child, does that mean I can't see my child at all

Family Lawyer - I've been served with Family Court documents from my wife's solicitor. What do I do?

Date: February 22, 2011
I've been served with Family Court documents from my wife's solicitor. What do I do?

Family Lawyer - My ex-defacto is refusing me access to our child. Can you help?

Date: February 22, 2011
Until recently I was in a defacto relationship and my ex-partner has now denied me access to our child? Can you help me

Family Lawyer - My ex-wife won't let me see our children. What can I do?

Date: February 22, 2011
If my children live with my ex-wife and she wont let me see the children of our relationship, what can I do about seeing them?

Family Lawyers - Are child support and spousal maintenance the same?

Date: February 22, 2011
Are child support and spousal maintenance the same?

Family Lawyers - I haven't received any child support payments. Can you help?

Date: February 22, 2011
I haven’t received any child support payments from my ex-spouse and although the child support agency is saying they have made every possible effort to recover them I have lost faith in the system. Is there anything you can do?

Family Law - Do I have to tell my ex-partner about my finances when seeking a divorce?

Date: February 22, 2011
Do I have to tell my ex-partner everything about my finances when seeking a divorce?

Family Law - Do I have to wait until I am 18 to get married?

Date: February 22, 2011
Do I have to wait until I am 18 to get married?

Family Law - Do I need a lawyer for an Application for Final Orders court hearing?

Date: February 22, 2011
I was served with an Application for Final Orders and it says that the court hearing is in two weeks. Do I need a Lawyer?

Family Law - Do I need to be an Australian Citizen to apply for divorce in Australia?

Date: February 22, 2011
Do I need to be an Australian Citizen to apply for divorce in Australia?

Family Law - Does my husband have consent to divorce before I can apply to the Court?

Date: February 22, 2011
I wish to divorce my husband of 5 years, does he have to consent to the divorce before I can apply to the Court?

Family Law - I wish to divorce but haven't told my husband. Can I still apply?

Date: February 22, 2011
My husband and I have had marital problems for years, and I have now made the decision that I can no longer live with him. I wish to apply for a divorce, but he doesn't know - we aren't even separated. Can I apply?

Family Law - My partner is very violent. What can I do to avoid him hurting me or the children?

Date: February 22, 2011
My partner is very violent. What can I do to avoid him hurting me or the children

Family Lawyers - Can I marry someone else before my divorce hearing?

Date: February 22, 2011
I applied for divorce, the hearing for which is next month. I want to marry my new partner in 3 weeks. Can I do that?

Family Lawyers - How much will divorce cost me?

Date: February 22, 2011
How much will divorce cost me?

Family Lawyers - I am unsure if I am the father of our son. What can I do?

Date: February 22, 2011
I am not sure if I am the parent of our son as I believe my wife has always been disloyal to me. What can I do?

Family Lawyers - I don't know the whereabouts of my step children's natural parents. Can I adopt the children?

Date: February 22, 2011
I've got my step children in my care, but I don't know the whereabouts of their natural parents. Can I adopt them?

De-Facto FAQs

Date: April 24, 2008
Author(s): LAC Lawyers

Family Law FAQs

Date: April 23, 2008
Author(s): LAC Lawyers

Parenting FAQs

Date: March 22, 2008
Author(s): LAC Lawyers

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