Relationships Act 2003

An order for maintenance ceases to have effect – on the death of the partner in whose favour the order was made; or on the death of the partner against whom the order was made; or on the marriage or remarriage of the partner in whose favour the order was made to another person; or on the registration of a deed of relationship relating to the relationship of the partner in whose favour the order was made to another person.

If a marriage, remarriage or registration of a deed of relationship takes place, the partner is to notify the partner against whom the order was made of the date of the marriage, remarriage or registration as soon as practicable.

Any money paid under an order for periodic maintenance in respect of a period occurring after the marriage, remarriage or registration of a deed of relationship takes place may be recovered as a debt in a court of competent jurisdiction by the partner who made the payment.

If a notification under subsection (2) is not provided or reasonable steps are not taken to provide the notification, interest is payable on any money recovered under subsection (3) with effect from the date of the marriage, remarriage or registration of the deed of relationship.

The rate of interest payable is the rate applicable in the relevant court.