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Securing alimony for a spouse

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Married couples can, either during the marriage or when divorcing, agree that one spouse pays the other one alimony. The agreement is drawn up by a child welfare officer. Before confirming the agreement, social services will investigate how much alimony the spouse needs, whether the other spouse can pay it and other factors influencing the matter, after which they will assess how reasonable the ag ...

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Securing the spouse’s alimony at the child welfare officer’s office is intended for married or divorcing couples who want to agree on one of the spouses paying the other one alimony.

Securing the alimony is governed by Sections 46–50 of the Marriage Act.

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Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County

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Text edited by: Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County
Updated: 2/4/2024