Who this is for
Establishing, changing or enforcing maintenance.
Family law
Maintenance / alimony
Establishing, changing or enforcing maintenance.
The issue to resolve
Distinguish child maintenance from spousal compensatory support; assess basis and amount.
Legal work
Distinguish child maintenance from spousal compensatory support; assess basis and amount. Review of facts, applicable rules and documents; preparation of the legal position. Drafting, filing, negotiation or representation is performed within the agreed instructions.
Information to start with
Orders, needs, income, payments and changed circumstances.
Main stages
Initial assessment → scope and terms → document review → preparation of actions → discussion of the next stage. The sequence depends on the matter and the representative’s authority.
What affects timing
Timing depends on documents, the other party and the competent authority. A statutory period is not a promised completion date; suspensions and appointment availability are assessed separately.
Fees and separate expenses
Fees and scope are set out in an individual proposal. Translation, apostille/legalisation, fees, notary, court representative, experts, travel, appointments, in-person attendance and tax services are not included without express agreement.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What should I bear in mind for this service?+
Turning 18 does not automatically end maintenance; dependency and circumstances matter.
What is needed for an initial assessment?+
Orders, needs, income, payments and changed circumstances.
Consultation
Let's review your case and build a strategy
Send a description of your circumstances and any approaching deadline or signing date. Scope is discussed after assessment.
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