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Alimony (also called aliment (Scotland), maintenance (England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Canada), spousal support (U.S., Canada) and spouse maintenance (Australia)) is a legal obligation on a person to provide financial support to their spouse before or after marital separation or divorce. The obligation arises from the divorce law or family law of each country.

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    WA Spousal Maintenance and Child Support Query?

    Hi there. I've recently separated from my wife of 16 years and need to understand if I need to pay spousal maintenance. I've worked through the child support minimum amounts but do earn a lot more than my ex and don't know how it works with ongoing spousal support. Cheers
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    • Forum: Family Law Forum
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    WA Which Form to Use for Spousal Maintenance Application?

    Can someone please tell me which form I should use to apply for urgent spousal maintenance prior to agreeing to a property settlement? My ex has cleared out funds and refuses to pay the mortgage but will not provide complete disclosure either so property settlement could take some time.
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    • Forum: Family Law Forum
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