38[F1(1)]On an application for a dissolution, nullity or separation order, the court may make an order requiring either civil partner to make to the other for the other’s maintenance such periodical payments for such term—E+W
(a)beginning no earlier than the date on which the application was made, and
(b)ending with the date on which the proceedings are determined,
as the court thinks reasonable.
[F2(2)An order under this paragraph may not require one civil partner to pay to the other any amount in respect of legal services for the purposes of the proceedings.
(3)In sub-paragraph (2) “legal services” has the same meaning as in paragraph 38A.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 5 para. 38 renumbered as Sch. 5 para. 38(1) (1.4.2013) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), ss. 52(4)(a), 151(1); S.I. 2013/773, art. 2
F2Sch. 5 para. 38(2)(3) inserted (1.4.2013) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), ss. 52(4)(b), 151(1); S.I. 2013/773, art. 2