There are no limits to how long a spousal maintenance order can last. The Court has wide powers when making orders for spousal maintenance but will often specify a finite period of time during which the Order has effect. When does a Maintenance Order cease? The maintenance order will cease to have effect upon: […]
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Following the breakdown of a de facto relationship in Queensland, the Family Law Act 1975 gives the Family Court power to make orders for maintenance and property settlements if you were in a de facto relationship that broke down on or after 1 March 2009 and: the relationship lasted for a total period of at
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De facto relationships in Queensland are defined by the Family Law Act. You are considered to be in a de facto relationship if you and another person (of the opposite or same sex) are living together as a couple on a genuine domestic basis and are not related by family nor legally married. When considering
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The payment of maintenance has become less common because generally, people are more likely to be able to support themselves adequately, particularly following a property settlement. Child maintenance orders are particularly uncommon because support of children is provided by way of child support. However, an order can be made for child maintenance if it is
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