Generally speaking, if there is a substantial difference in the incomes of the spouses when they separate then the spouse with the lower income may be able to claim maintenance (also known as spousal maintenance) from the spouse with the higher income. An urgent application for maintenance can also be made if there is a […]Continue reading
During A Divorce Are Assets Split 50/50? No, there is no legal presumption that assets are to be split 50/50 between spouses. In a modern divorce, non-economic contributions to the relationship are considered, such as, domestic duties, looking after kids, running errands etc. In a particular relationship, a 50/50 split between spouses may be an […]Continue reading
Yes, it is possible. Urgent applications are usually associated with matters where a delay in a court hearing the matter will result in some irreversible damage such as: dissipation of assets; a child being taken overseas; a spouse left impecunious without a spousal maintenance order. Can the application be heard outside of normal Family Law […]Continue reading
