Spousal maintenance
Spousal maintenance isn’t automatically granted. Based on your financial circumstances, we can provide guidance on whether it may be relevant in your case.
Spousal maintenance
Spousal maintenance isn't automatically granted. Based on your financial circumstances, we can provide guidance on whether it may be relevant in your case.
Depending on your financial circumstances, spousal maintenance may be an important consideration in your case. Our team is here to provide clear guidance and help you understand whether spousal maintenance may apply to your situation.
Spousal maintenance refers to regular payments provided by one spouse to the other to help cover ongoing living expenses. Sometimes called “alimony,” it is separate from child support, which is specifically intended to meet children’s needs.
You may be eligible to receive spousal maintenance or face a claim for it. In either case, it’s crucial to assess the necessity of the support and the ability to provide it. We’ll carefully review the financial situations of both you and your partner to determine whether a claim for spousal maintenance is justified and, if so, what amount would be fair. It’s important to note that spousal maintenance is limited to married couples.
Frequently asked questions
Q1
When can I apply for spousal maintenance in Cyprus?
In Cyprus, there is no automatic right to spousal maintenance. It can only be granted through mutual agreement or by a court order. To successfully claim spousal maintenance, the spouse requesting it must demonstrate that:
- Their current income and earning capacity is insufficient to cover their reasonable living expenses.
- The other spouse has sufficient income and earning capacity, after covering their own reasonable living expenses, to provide financial support.
The maintenance between spouses can continue in certain circumstances and after the issue of divorce, when the requirements of the relevant legislation are met.
Q2
My ex was unfaithful. Will the Family Court in Cyprus take this into account in the spouse maintenance?
One of the legal requirements for claiming spousal maintenance is that the spouse claiming it, is not responsible for the separation.
Q3
Does spousal maintenance apply to unmarried couples in Cyprus?
No, spousal maintenance cannot apply to partners from non-marital (de facto) relationships in Cyprus if the relationship ends. But it does apply to people who conducted civil union.