I'm being asked for (or I'm claiming) compensatory maintenance
It goes to the spouse left economically worse off than the other by the separation or divorce; it can be temporary, indefinite or a lump sum.
Who is entitled
The spouse who suffers an economic imbalance that worsens their position.
«El cónyuge al que la separación o el divorcio produzca un desequilibrio económico en relación con la posición del otro, que implique un empeoramiento en su situación anterior en el matrimonio, tendrá derecho a una compensación»
How it is paid
A temporary or indefinite pension, or a lump sum.
«podrá consistir en una pensión temporal o por tiempo indefinido, o en una prestación única»
Is something different in your case?
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