PVL2601 Assignment 2 Semester 2 Memo | Due 25 August 2025

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PVL2601 Assignment 2 Semester 2 Memo | Due 25 August 2025. All questions fully answered.

Question 1

X and Z, engaged lovers, have come to you seeking legal advice. They want to sign an antenuptial contract. Mr Z informs you that Ms X is not employed and that he istaking care of her financially. However, should their marriage not succeed, he does not want …………

(a) What are the common-law requirements for the duty of support between spouses?

(b) If, during the marriage, Mr Z resigns from work and/or terminates his businesses, disposes of his assets and claims that he no longer has the means to support Ms X, will Ms X succeed in claiming spousal maintenance on the basis that Mr Z intentionally impoverished himself? Explain with reference to authority.

(c) When does the common-law duty of support between spouses terminate? Briefly explain ……. All questions fully answered.