Ancillary Matters

Ancillary matters are the practical issues that must be settled alongside the divorce itself. They are sometimes called ancillary relief.

They include:

• custody of the children
• child maintenance
• spousal maintenance
• division of matrimonial property

Why it matters: ending the marriage is only one part of a divorce. These issues decide where the children live, who pays what, and who keeps which assets, so they often affect your daily life more than the divorce order.