Episode 62: Clean break vs maintenance - what's right for me?

14/08/2025 17 min Temporada 7 Episodio 62
Episode 62: Clean break vs maintenance - what's right for me?

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Sorting out your finances on divorce can be a confusing business. There’s a lot of jargon and it can be overwhelming when you’re first setting out. In this episode, Matt and Liza answer the question ‘what is a clean break’ and ‘what is maintenance’ in divorce, how to decide what’s going to be right in your unique situation and risks to be aware of.00:45 What is a clean break order?02:28 What are the different types of maintenance in a divorce settlement?02:59 Exploring how child maintenance is calculated03:48 Understanding when spousal maintenance can be claimed09:02 Legitimate claims for spousal maintenance payments 10:05 How to get a clean break order14:07 Unmarried partners and maintenance 15:01 What happens if you don’t get a clean break order?Do I need a financial settlement? https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/family-law/finance/do-i-need-a-financial-settlement/ What is a clean break order https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/family-law/finance/clean-break-orders/ My ex has a new partner. Can I cut my maintenance payments? https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/stowe-support/my-ex-wife-has-a-new-partner-can-i-cut-my-maintenance-payments/ Should I get a clean break or opt for spousal maintenance after divorce? https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/family-law/finance/clean-break-or-spousal-maintenance/ If you need support with the issues raised in this podcast, or would like to speak to a family lawyer, contact Stowe at: https://bit.ly/35WPSj2 Join our email list to get the latest from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts sent monthly to your inbox. Everything you need, in one place https://mailchi.mp/69a5d247d3ba/stowetalks🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe Support https://bit.ly/41heUWN 🎧 Listen to our podcast on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3L6VFcE 🎬 Watch on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Mwa4wG Follow us on socialsInstagram If you need support with the issues raised in this podcast, or would like to speak to a family lawyer, contact Stowe at: https://bit.ly/35WPSj2 Join our list to get the latest from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts sent monthly to your inbox. Everything you need, in one 🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe support. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stowefamilylawuk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stowefamilylaw LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/stowe-family-law/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/StoweFamilyLaw1 This podcast is brought to you by the Stowe talks team at Stowe Family Law - https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/