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Family Proceedings Act 1980

Maintenance of spouses and de facto partners - Maintenance of spouses and de facto partners

67: Application by either spouse or civil union partner for maintenance during marriage or civil union

You could also call this:

"Applying for money help from your spouse or partner"

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You can apply for a maintenance order if you are married or in a civil union. You can do this if you think your spouse or civil union partner should support you. You make this application to get financial help from your partner.

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Part 6Maintenance of spouses and de facto partners
Maintenance of spouses and de facto partners

67Application by either spouse or civil union partner for maintenance during marriage or civil union

  1. Either party to a marriage or civil union may make an application for a maintenance order against the other party to the marriage or civil union on the ground that the respondent is liable to maintain the applicant.

Notes
  • Section 67 heading: amended, on , by section 44(1) of the Civil Union Act 2004 (2004 No 102).
  • Section 67 heading: amended, on , by section 44(2) of the Civil Union Act 2004 (2004 No 102).
  • Section 67: amended, on , by section 44(1) of the Civil Union Act 2004 (2004 No 102).