claim maintenance

Frequency: 6.29.8 per million words

to formally request money for the living costs of a former spouse or children

maintenanceVERB + maintenance

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Examples (10)

  • She decided to claim maintenance after their divorce.
  • He had to claim maintenance for their children.
  • The court allowed her to claim maintenance from her ex-husband.
  • Many people are unaware they can claim maintenance in certain situations.
  • She sought legal advice on how to claim maintenance.
  • His lawyer advised him to claim maintenance for his financial support.
  • They went to court to claim maintenance for their living expenses.
  • If you are struggling financially, you might be able to claim maintenance.
  • The separated couple had to decide who would claim maintenance.
  • It is a legal right to claim maintenance if eligible.