Maintenance and property arrangements

If I give up applying for maintenance, may I apply again in the future?

For the ex-spouse's application for maintenance, the application can only be made with the consent of the court. If the maintenance order has stated there is a "clean break" arrangement, you will not be able to claim maintenance from the other party in the future. As for the children, even if no request for child support is made to the other party before the divorce, the court will still deal with such application made in the future.

To learn more about the legal responsibilities, rights, and resources related to divorce, please click to download the "Booklet on Divorce & Maintenance" at http://mediationcentrehk.org/l/maintenance-booklet-en

Source: Mediation Centre

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