Maintenance

A maintenance order is one that compels a spouse to make periodic payments to the other in such amount and at such times as the Court directs.

This is the regular payment of financial support. Where parties are married or have been married they can apply for maintenance for themselves and/or the dependent children of the marriage.

In respect to parties who are not married to one another, maintenance can only be applied for in respect of the dependent children.

The criteria examined in making such an order includes the income and earning capacity of the applicant, the net income of the respondent and the financial resources of both parties.

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