If you are planning to apply for spousal or child maintenance, the following gives a glimpse into the entire procedure at Amarjit Sidhu Law, a leading Family law practice with decades of experience: 

1. Initial Consultation 

The process starts with understanding your circumstances such as income and expenditures. Important documents like payslips, tax assessments and invoices for children’s expenses are analysed. 

2. Filing an application 

An application can be submitted formally to the Family Justice Courts. This includes a summons application or an originating application depending on the route you decide to take. This is accompanied by an affidavit focusing on the needs and financial support of the children, if applicable, and indicating the amount required alongside other necessary monthly expenditures.

3. Mediation or Court Hearing

The court may instruct one of the parties mediating to try and settle the matter at mediation.  If there is no resolution, the case proceeds for hearing where the judge will consider the proof and evidence presented and either grant or refuse the application for maintenance.

4. Final Order

Amarjit Sidhu Law will assist you from start to finish. This could either be a one-off payment or monthly instalments. If the case warrants, the firm aids in the enforcement or application for variation on material change of circumstance.

Servicing and Changes of the Orders

Legally enforcing unpaid maintenance can prove problematic without professional help. Amarjit Sidhu Law assists clients with enforcement application which can include:

Apply for attachment of earnings order: wherein the employer may deduct the amount of maintenance from the paying parent’s income. 

Applying for committal proceedings (in serious cases)

In a similar vein, if due to loss of income, illness, or increase in responsibilities, your financial situation alters, the firm may assist you in applying for a variation of the maintenance order.

Preventive Legal Planning

With meticulous legal strategizing, quarrels and conflicts suing over maintenance could be avoided. Exemplary legal drafting of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements is another service Amarjit Sidhu Law offers which may encapsulate maintenance expectations.

Business people, those who have considerable asset wealth, or anyone with dependents from earlier relationships will find this legal foresight especially beneficial.

Conclusion: A Trusted Partner in Your Family Law Journey

Making financial arrangements is one of the most important steps to ensure one’s security after separation or a divorce. Whether you are seeking maintenance for yourself and/or for your children or defending against an unreasonable claim, having the right legal counsel can make the difference.

Legal representation is more than advice — it is peace of mind with Amarjit Sidhu Law. The firm leverages its understanding of Singapore’s family law to ensure client-focused advocacy. With them, rest assured your rights are protected and your voice is heard.

With clear counsel, strong representation, and compassionate guidance at every step, Amarjit Sidhu Law supports you every step of the way, from filing an initial maintenance claim to enforcing a court order.

Contact Amarjit Sidhu Law

📍 Address: 133 New Bridge Road, Chinatown Point #11-09, Singapore 059413

📞 Phone: +65 6259 2460 / +65 9885 4058

📧 Email: amarjit@asl-law.com.sg

🌐 Website: www.asl-law.com.sg/practice_area/family-law

Schedule a consultation with their seasoned spousal and child maintenance lawyer today. It’s time to secure your future financial stability with trusted legal representation.