Maintenance claims are fact-specific. The applicable statutory route, the parties’ financial circumstances, existing orders and the nature of the proceeding can affect the relief that may be sought or opposed.
Income, employment, assets, liabilities and reasonable expenses can be relevant. Accurate disclosure and supporting records help the court assess the financial circumstances of the parties.
A proceeding may involve interim support while the case is pending and, where the applicable law permits, longer-term financial relief. The legal basis should be identified from the facts of the case.
Salary records, bank statements, tax records, expense information and prior maintenance orders may be useful depending on the matter. Only genuine and lawfully obtained documents should be relied upon.