Maintenance and property arrangements

Under what circumstances can maintenance be applied for?

(a) Divorce
(b) Separation
(c) Not divorced but the other party fails to provide financial support

If there is genuine need, during the divorce application, you may apply to the court for maintenance while the proceeding is pending determination, that is, maintenance pending suit in case of divorce. At the same time, you may engage family mediation service at the above different stages to try to negotiate and reach a consensus on maintenance.

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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