Maintenance applications
Assistance with preparing and pursuing an application for financial support.
Maintenance & Support
Fair support for
everyday needs.
Clear legal guidance for parents and families seeking maintenance arrangements that are practical, appropriate and centred on wellbeing.
What maintenance provides
Support for the essentials of daily life.
HousingFoodClothingEducationMedical careEveryday wellbeing
Maintenance is the legal obligation to provide another person—often a child—with these essentials, or with the financial means needed to provide them.
01 · Our approach
Behind every amount is a real household and real responsibilities.
Maintenance matters require a careful view of needs, affordability and the circumstances of everyone involved. We help clients understand the process and present their position clearly.
Whether you are applying for support, responding to an application or dealing with an existing order, our focus is on practical advice and respectful representation.
How we can help
Guidance for new and
existing arrangements.
Maintenance needs can arise during separation, divorce or independently of either. We help clients understand and navigate the available legal route.
Interim maintenance
Advice where support may be needed while a divorce or related matter is underway.
Responding to a claim
Help understanding the application, required information and your legal position.
Changes to an order
Guidance when circumstances have materially changed and an existing arrangement needs review.
Arrears & enforcement
Advice where payments have not been made in line with a maintenance order.
Negotiated arrangements
Support in working towards clear, practical terms and recording them appropriately.
Preparing for a consultation
Bring the details that help tell the full financial story.
You do not need to have every document before contacting us. These items can, however, help us understand your matter more quickly.
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Existing maintenance or court orders
02
Income and employment information
03
A realistic schedule of monthly expenses
04
School, medical and childcare costs
05
Relevant payment records and communication
What to expect
A clear process, handled with dignity.
- 01
Understand the needs
We listen to the circumstances and identify what requires legal attention.
- 02
Build the picture
We consider needs, means, existing arrangements and supporting information.
- 03
Choose the route
We explain the application, response, negotiation or enforcement options.
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Move forward
We assist with the agreed next steps and keep you informed as the matter progresses.
Start in confidence
Let’s talk about a fair way forward.
Tell us briefly about the maintenance issue and a member of our team will respond during office hours.
Request a consultation