Spousal Maintenance

Use this process only as a guideline. Each process may change based on circumstance.

Request for maintenance assistance here

• Required Documents –

  • Certified Copy of Identity Documents

  • Copy of Marriage Certificate

• Procedure

  • The process are as follows -

    • The aggrieved party/applicant is required to approach the maintenance court in the region they reside in and proceed with the application(family court).

  • The court will allow rehabilitative maintenance for a period of one year.

  • The aggrieved party/applicant must be able to prove that he/she was supportive of his/her partner while said partner pursued business or a career.

  • The applicant must be able to show the court that his/her partner is able to afford the maintenance being claimed.