The Australian Institute of Studies has released a study confirming the long held view that divorce has lasting impacts on women’s income levels compared with their male partners. [Barry Nilsson] The information collected to reach this conclusion was compiled since 2001. There has, of course, been major legislative change in the form of the `shared care’ amendments during the study time. It is my experience that the `shared care’ regime and greater flexibility by employers has enabled mothers to re-enter the workforce far sooner. [Barry Nilsson] I suspect the reported gap will close somewhat over the near time.
Legal advisers should always be aware of spouse maintenance entitlements. I am sure many women have been `short changed’ by their advisers by not recommending the pursuit of this entitlement.
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