💞 Spousal Support After Divorce – Who Qualifies and When?
Divorce often raises practical and financial questions, including whether a former spouse may claim spousal support. This right exists only in specific circumstances and depends on each partner’s living, financial and health situation.
✨ When can a former spouse seek support?
A claim is possible only if all of the following are met at the same time:
1) The applicant lacks sufficient means or cannot cover basic needs from their own assets
2) The applicant is unable to work or realistically cannot secure employment
3) The other spouse is able to provide support
📝 When is the request filed?
A request may be submitted during the divorce proceedings (by the end of the main hearing), or, exceptionally, within a period after the divorce. Timely action matters.
⚖️ When can a court refuse support?
A court may refuse the claim if the applicant behaved gravely or improperly during the marriage, or if ordering support would be clearly unjust to the paying spouse. Courts assess conduct and the real capacities of both parties.
🔚 When does the right to support end?
The right ends if the divorced spouse enters a new marriage or establishes a non‑marital partnership with another person.
❓ FAQ
1) Is spousal support automatic after divorce?
No. The statutory conditions must be proven and a request filed.
2) Can support be temporary?
Yes — it lasts only while the qualifying conditions exist.
3) Can the decision be changed later?
Yes, if circumstances materially change (e.g., employment, income, health).
📞 Contact
Email: ana@raguzlegal.ba
Phone: +387 63 413 147
