Template Heads of Argument in an Appeal from the Maintenance Court

If you are considering drafting your own heads of argument in an appeal from the Maintenance Court, you may use the template below as a starting point to draft papers.

Please note that this template is provided for informational purposes only and should be adapted to your specific circumstances.

If you require professional assistance in preparing your application or representation in court, you can contact Advocate Muhammad Abduroaf, an experienced legal practitioner in family law and maintenance matters.

A. INTRODUCTION

1. This is an appeal against an order granted by the [court a quo].
2. The appeal concerns [brief description of subject‑matter, e.g. maintenance / parental responsibilities / jurisdiction / locus standi].
3. The appeal raises [question(s) of law / fact / mixed questions].

B. BACKGROUND (OPTIONAL)

4. The relevant background may be summarised as follows:
   4.1 [Placeholder]
   4.2 [Placeholder]

C. ISSUE(S) ON APPEAL

5. The issue(s) to be determined on appeal are:
   5.1 [Placeholder]
   5.2 [Placeholder]
   5.3 [Placeholder]

D. APPLICABLE LEGAL FRAMEWORK

6. The relevant statutory provisions include:
   6.1 [Statute / section]
   6.2 [Statute / section]
7. The relevant common‑law principles include:
   7.1 [Placeholder]

E. SUBMISSIONS

E.1 First Submission

8. [Placeholder]

E.2 Second Submission

9. [Placeholder]

E.3 Further Submissions (if any)

10. [Placeholder]

F. RELIEF SOUGHT

11. The [Appellant / Respondent] seeks the following relief:
    11.1 [Placeholder]
    11.2 [Placeholder]

G. CONCLUSION

12. In the premises, it is submitted that the appeal should be:
    12.1 [upheld / dismissed], with appropriate relief.

DATED AT: __________
ON THIS THE: __________ DAY OF __________ 20___

______________________________
[NAME OF COUNSEL]
Counsel for the [Appellant / Respondent]

LIST OF AUTHORITIES

Legislation

• [Placeholder]

Case Law

• [Placeholder]