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Trends in spousal maintenance

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Date:30 JUL 2025
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Farhana Shahzady, Beck Fitzgerald 
Rosa Schofield, The International Family Law Group LLP

Farhana Shahzady of Beck Fitzgerald and Rosa Schofield of The International Family Law Group LLP discuss recent trends in the law relating to spousal maintenance. The article explores the key principles of spousal maintenance, recent trends in case law, and proposals for reform in light of the Fair Shares Report.  

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