What is Universal Credit? Universal Credit was introduced by the government in 2012 and has already been introduced in many areas. Universal Credit is a new single benefit which will gradually replace most of the means-tested benefits. Universal Credit was introduced in selected Jobcentre Plus areas and even more will be added from May 2015.…
Category: Spousal Maintenance
What Is Spousal Maintenance?
Spousal maintenance, as with any financial issue arising from divorce, is complex and the ‘rules’ vary enormously from case to case. What is it? Spousal maintenance is income payable by one spouse or former spouse to the other, in their own right and in addition to any child maintenance. It is often one of the…