Maintenance Estimator
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common queries about maintenance and alimony laws in Australia.
In Australia, a person has a responsibility to financially maintain their former spouse if that person cannot meet their own reasonable expenses and their former spouse has the capacity to pay.
Applications must be made within 12 months of a divorce becoming final or within 2 years of a de facto relationship ending.
Yes, if their income is insufficient to maintain the standard of living they were accustomed to. The court looks at the income gap between spouses.
No, this calculator provides an estimate based on common legal models. Actual maintenance is decided by the court considering conduct, assets, and liabilities.
If one parent has primary custody, the maintenance amount typically includes a component for child support (upbringing, education, medical needs).