Materials comprised of a Paper and PowerPoint Handout.
Event Date:
29 April 2026
Presenters:
Helen Radinovich Barrister, Hobson Chambers
Isabella Stevenson Barrister, Trinity Chambers
Synopsis:
Spousal maintenance is an important aspect of the financial arrangements after separation – much needed by the applicant and often resisted by the respondent. It’s an area where lawyers need to navigate the interface of financial needs post-separation with legal complexities.
This paper will provide an update on recent case law and its implications. It will also explore managing client expectations, and practical advice addressing challenges in preparing and navigating the legal process for spousal maintenance applications including:
- The framework of maintenance applications
- How the Court will approach a situation where a respondent has insufficient income but access to trust or other resources
- When interim spousal maintenance can include legal and accounting fees
- What can be included as a party’s reasonable needs
These Materials will help you:
Recognise the implications of recent case law around Spousal Maintenance Applications.
Identify actions for preparing Spousal Maintenance Applications in complex circumstances.
Intended Audience:
This session is ideal for Family and civil litigation lawyers.
On Demand Link:
Spousal Maintenance Applications (April 2026) (On Demand) - The Law Association
