The duration of spousal maintenance is influenced by factors such as the length of your marriage, your age, the time it might take for you to become financially independent, and any prior agreements made.
If your ex-partner fails to comply with a spousal maintenance order, you can apply to the court for an enforcement order. The court has the power to enact various measures to ensure payment, including garnishing wages or seizing assets.
Eligibility for spousal maintenance is typically awarded when you cannot support yourself financially post-divorce to a fair standard without this assistance and the other party can afford to pay it.
The amount of spousal maintenance you receive or pay is dependent on a variety of factors, such as each person's financial needs, their earning capacities, ages, and the standard of living during the marriage.
