Hi all,
We are nearing the time to submit a conditional order which will be followed by a consent order and a final order for our divorce. We have 3 children and are close to agreeing a single monthly maintenance figure.
What isn't yet decided is the split between Child Maintenance and Spousal Maintenance, we are being guided by a mediator who is conducting the divorce in an amicable and fair way.
Maintenance payments will persist for 10 years, but the CM element will reduce by X amount as each child ends secondary education or turn 18.
For this, let's say the overall maintenance to be paid will be £2K per month - other than the Gov website, are there any other considerations when looking at the split between the two elements?
Additionally, what are the other future events that can affect maintenance payments assuming we get to a final order position? Live with new partner? Re-marry? Have more children?
We are nearing the time to submit a conditional order which will be followed by a consent order and a final order for our divorce. We have 3 children and are close to agreeing a single monthly maintenance figure.
What isn't yet decided is the split between Child Maintenance and Spousal Maintenance, we are being guided by a mediator who is conducting the divorce in an amicable and fair way.
Maintenance payments will persist for 10 years, but the CM element will reduce by X amount as each child ends secondary education or turn 18.
For this, let's say the overall maintenance to be paid will be £2K per month - other than the Gov website, are there any other considerations when looking at the split between the two elements?
Additionally, what are the other future events that can affect maintenance payments assuming we get to a final order position? Live with new partner? Re-marry? Have more children?