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Mmabatho Child Maintenance Application – Senior Family Law Advocate Advice – Tips and Tricks
Top tips and tricks from a Senior Family Law Advocate on claiming maintenance for a five-year-old child in Mmabatho. Child Maintenance is the right of the child, and not that of the parent. It is also not a privilege granted to parents who must pay it. It is their duty to pay child maintenance and support their children. Once the child is self-supporting (being able to care for him or herself), the obligation falls away. This can happen when the child is 18, 20, or even 30. It all depends on the circumstances of the case. Claiming child maintenance for your child in Mmabatho Whether you claim child maintenance in Mmabatho, or any other city in South Africa, the procedures would be the same. There are however two (2) courts that can deal with child maintenance matters. That is a divorce court, in a divorce matter, and a Child Maintenance Court. For this article, we will focus on claiming maintenance in a Maintenance Court matter in Mmabatho. The maintenance scenario – Mmabatho South Africa In this article, we will deal with the following fictitious scenario, in a child maintenance matter: The Child is seven years old and attends school in ...
Advcoate Muhammad Abduroaf – Family Law South Africa – Child Maintenance Defaulters
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My child is 22 years old, do I still have a legal obligation to pay child maintenance?
I need to know, when does a parent's obligation to pay child maintenance end? Paying child maintenance, or maintaining their child, is the legal obligation of every parent. A parent does not have a choice in this matter. However, the level and standard of contribution are dependent on the means of the parent. In this article, we will look at the aspect of when does child maintenance come to an end. In this regard, we will look at two situations, one where there is a maintenance order in place and the other where there is not. However, before proceeding with those issues, let us first deal with the issue of who should pay child maintenance. Pay child maintenance according to your means The law expects a parent to provide child support according to their respective memes. What this entails, is that a parent should only pay what he or she can afford. Therefore, even if a child requires a huge amount of child support, if a parent cannot afford to provide, he or she will not be held responsible. Therefore, the other parent would have to support the child according to his or her means. In applying this principle in ...
King William’s Town Child Maintenance Application – Senior Family Law Advocate Advice – Tips and Tricks
Top tips and tricks from a Senior Family Law Advocate on claiming maintenance for a five-year-old child in King William’s Town. Child Maintenance is the right of the child, and not that of the parent. It is also not a privilege granted to parents who must pay it. It is their duty to pay child maintenance and support their children. Once the child is self-supporting (being able to care for him or herself), the obligation falls away. This can happen when the child is 18, 20, or even 30. It all depends on the circumstances of the case. Claiming child maintenance for your child in King William’s Town Whether you claim child maintenance in King William’s Town, or any other city in South Africa, the procedures would be the same. There are however two (2) courts that can deal with child maintenance matters. That is a divorce court, in a divorce matter, and a Child Maintenance Court. For this article, we will focus on claiming maintenance in a Maintenance Court matter in King William’s Town. The maintenance scenario – King William’s Town South Africa In this article, we will deal with the following fictitious scenario, in a child maintenance matter: ...
Graaff-Reinet Child Maintenance Application – Senior Family Law Advocate Advice – Tips and Tricks
Top tips and tricks from a Senior Family Law Advocate on claiming maintenance for a five-year-old child in Graaff-Reinet. Child Maintenance is the right of the child, and not that of the parent. It is also not a privilege granted to parents who must pay it. It is their duty to pay child maintenance and support their children. Once the child is self-supporting (being able to care for him or herself), the obligation falls away. This can happen when the child is 18, 20, or even 30. It all depends on the circumstances of the case. Claiming child maintenance for your child in Graaff-Reinet Whether you claim child maintenance in Graaff-Reinet, or any other city in South Africa, the procedures would be the same. There are however two (2) courts that can deal with child maintenance matters. That is a divorce court, in a divorce matter, and a Child Maintenance Court. For this article, we will focus on claiming maintenance in a Maintenance Court matter in Graaff-Reinet. The maintenance scenario – Graaff-Reinet South Africa In this article, we will deal with the following fictitious scenario, in a child maintenance matter: The Child is seven years old and attends school in ...
What is the procedure to dispute child maintenance because I am not happy with the maintenance officer’s ruling
Questions posed when registering on www.ourlawyer.co.za/live Question 1: Gauteng What is the procedure to dispute child maintenance because I am not happy with the maintenance officer's ruling I want to take the matter back to court for formal enquiry in front of the magistrate? I have 3 minor kids aged 118 & 6. I have a bond paying 6000 - the officer said I can't claim for accommodation which I was not happy with because we are not staying for free. Grocery of R3200 electricity R900 municipal water rates and taxes R1200. Domestic Worker 2500 school fees R3030 school transport R1800 medical aid 3060 uniform clothes twice a year. Stationery. House maintenance household expenditure. I want to dispute the order because the officer was baised. The officer told me that I can't claim for accommodation because its my bond so it's my problem. The officer said the domestic Worker work at my house. Worst part none of our documents were scrutinised. I felt so frustrated angry and helpless. The officer decided that the father will pay for school fees school transport stationery school uniform and clothes twice a year. I am still doing more and I am earning way less ...
Worcester Child Maintenance Application – Senior Family Law Advocate Advice – Tips and Tricks
Top tips and tricks from a Senior Family Law Advocate on claiming maintenance for a five-year-old child in Worcester. Child Maintenance is the right of the child, and not that of the parent. It is also not a privilege granted to parents who must pay it. It is their duty to pay child maintenance and support their children. Once the child is self-supporting (being able to care for him or herself), the obligation falls away. This can happen when the child is 18, 20, or even 30. It all depends on the circumstances of the case. Claiming child maintenance for your child in Worcester Whether you claim child maintenance in Worcester, or any other city in South Africa, the procedures would be the same. There are however two (2) courts that can deal with child maintenance matters. That is a divorce court, in a divorce matter, and a Child Maintenance Court. For this article, we will focus on claiming maintenance in a Maintenance Court matter in Worcester. The maintenance scenario – Worcester South Africa In this article, we will deal with the following fictitious scenario, in a child maintenance matter: The Child is seven years old and attends school in ...
Johannesburg Child Maintenance Application – Senior Family Law Advocate Advice – Tips and Tricks
Top tips and tricks from a Senior Family Law Advocate on claiming maintenance for a five-year-old child in Johannesburg. Child Maintenance is the right of the child, and not that of the parent. It is also not a privilege granted to parents who must pay it. It is their duty to pay child maintenance and support their children. Once the child is self-supporting (being able to care for him or herself), the obligation falls away. This can happen when the child is 18, 20, or even 30. It all depends on the circumstances of the case. Claiming child maintenance for your child in Johannesburg Whether you claim child maintenance in Johannesburg, or any other city in South Africa, the procedures would be the same. There are however two (2) courts that can deal with child maintenance matters. That is a divorce court, in a divorce matter, and a Child Maintenance Court. For this article, we will focus on claiming maintenance in a Maintenance Court matter in Johannesburg. The maintenance scenario – Johannesburg South Africa In this article, we will deal with the following fictitious scenario, in a child maintenance matter: The Child is seven years old and attends school in ...
Free DIY Online Tools to get Divorced, apply for Child Maintenance, and other Free Legal Resources
Free DIY Online Tools to get Divorced, apply for Child Maintenance, and other Free Legal Resources Knowing the law is one thing, but knowing how to enforce and apply it, is another story. We all know parents should pay child support; the law says so. But what do you do if a parent refuses to pay? This page assists in three (3) aspects of family law. The first is regarding Divorce, then Child Maintenance, and the other, is that of contact to your child during the holiday season. We advise that you use the services of a legal practitioner to assist you in your divorce matter or application for contact with your child. However, legal services cost money, which is not always available. Should you decide to make use of the resources provided in this post and this website, we strongly advise that you obtain legal advice before proceeding. Do your own divorce If a marriage has broken down, and there are no reasonable prospects of restoring the normal marital relationship, a divorce may be the best solution. Having said that, there are certain proprietary and parental issues that need to be tabled. For example, what happens to the kitchen ...
Giyani Child Maintenance Application – Senior Family Law Advocate Advice – Tips and Tricks
Top tips and tricks from a Senior Family Law Advocate on claiming maintenance for a five-year-old child in Giyani. Child Maintenance is the right of the child, and not that of the parent. It is also not a privilege granted to parents who must pay it. It is their duty to pay child maintenance and support their children. Once the child is self-supporting (being able to care for him or herself), the obligation falls away. This can happen when the child is 18, 20, or even 30. It all depends on the circumstances of the case. Claiming child maintenance for your child in Giyani Whether you claim child maintenance in Giyani, or any other city in South Africa, the procedures would be the same. There are however two (2) courts that can deal with child maintenance matters. That is a divorce court, in a divorce matter, and a Child Maintenance Court. For this article, we will focus on claiming maintenance in a Maintenance Court matter in Giyani. The maintenance scenario – Giyani South Africa In this article, we will deal with the following fictitious scenario, in a child maintenance matter: The Child is seven years old and attends school in ...
Child Maintenance Court Process from Start to finish – Adv. Muhammad Abduroaf
Learn how the Child Maintenance Court Application process works - Advocate Muhammad Abduroaf Watch this 10-minute video where Adv. Muhammad Abduroaf explains how child maintenance applications work. He explains the principles and the legal process. We are certain that you found the above article useful and interesting. Please consider sharing it on the share buttons below. They include Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Gmail and more. Someone may find it useful as well. Should you require business advice or services, feel free to click on these links: Business SA | Private Legal | Envirolaws ...
TAKE NOTE! There is NO Child Maintenance Payment Holiday during the National Lockdown Period!
There is NO Child Maintenance Payment Holiday during the National Lockdown Period! If the other parent is refusing to pay child support during the National Lockdown period - what can you do? South Africa is now in a state of National Lockdown. As things stand at present, children are not to be moved between homes during this period. This is to limit the spread of COVID-19 / Coronavirus. A lot has been written on the topic of moving children during the lockdown period by co-holders of parental responsibilities and rights. Have a look at a few of these articles written by Our Lawyer on this topic: Parental responsibilities and care during the coronavirus lockdown in South Africa – The uncertain questions that cannot and should not be answered today (24 March 2020) Co-parenting during the South African National Lockdown period – What does the law say? – The good and the abuse (4 April 2020) Latest regulations regarding the movement of children during the National Lockdown – 30 March 2020 (6 April 2020) Update: 07 April 2020 NEW LOCKDOWN REGULATIONS REGARDING THE MOVEMENT OF CHILDREN – CERTAIN PARENTS MAY MOVE CHILDREN DURING THE NATIONAL LOCKDOWN PERIOD (7 April 2020) For ...
East London Child Maintenance Application – Senior Family Law Advocate Advice – Tips and Tricks
Top tips and tricks from a Senior Family Law Advocate on claiming maintenance for a five-year-old child in East London. Child Maintenance is the right of the child, and not that of the parent. It is also not a privilege granted to parents who must pay it. It is their duty to pay child maintenance and support their children. Once the child is self-supporting (being able to care for him or herself), the obligation falls away. This can happen when the child is 18, 20, or even 30. It all depends on the circumstances of the case. Claiming child maintenance for your child in East London Whether you claim child maintenance in East London, or any other city in South Africa, the procedures would be the same. There are however two (2) courts that can deal with child maintenance matters. That is a divorce court, in a divorce matter, and a Child Maintenance Court. For this article, we will focus on claiming maintenance in a Maintenance Court matter in East London. The maintenance scenario – East London South Africa In this article, we will deal with the following fictitious scenario, in a child maintenance matter: The Child is seven years ...
Digitalising the Maintenance Court in South Africa – Going Online
Digitalising the Maintenance Courts - Going Online Should the maintenance system be digitalised in South Africa? In other words, should you be able to apply for child maintenance online, or be informed of hearing dates and so on through digital means? See what the panel has to say. Host: Felicity An Guest (Child Maintenance Difficulties SA) Panel: Muhammad Abduroaf (Advocate) – www.ourlawyer.co.za Lenina Rassool Writer, Journalist, Editor Producer: The Womxn Show Tel: 064 46O 4O99 Email: [email protected] Panel: Ayesha Karim (Attorney) - Director at Ayesha Karim Attorneys - Durban (KZN) [email protected] Farhana Ismail - Attorney, JHB ...
Odendaalsrus Child Maintenance Application – Senior Family Law Advocate Advice – Tips and Tricks
Top tips and tricks from a Senior Family Law Advocate on claiming maintenance for a five-year-old child in Odendaalsrus. Child Maintenance is the right of the child, and not that of the parent. It is also not a privilege granted to parents who must pay it. It is their duty to pay child maintenance and support their children. Once the child is self-supporting (being able to care for him or herself), the obligation falls away. This can happen when the child is 18, 20, or even 30. It all depends on the circumstances of the case. Claiming child maintenance for your child in Odendaalsrus Whether you claim child maintenance in Odendaalsrus, or any other city in South Africa, the procedures would be the same. There are however two (2) courts that can deal with child maintenance matters. That is a divorce court, in a divorce matter, and a Child Maintenance Court. For this article, we will focus on claiming maintenance in a Maintenance Court matter in Odendaalsrus. The maintenance scenario – Odendaalsrus South Africa In this article, we will deal with the following fictitious scenario, in a child maintenance matter: The Child is seven years old and attends school in ...
Roodepoort Child Maintenance Application – Senior Family Law Advocate Advice – Tips and Tricks
Top tips and tricks from a Senior Family Law Advocate on claiming maintenance for a five-year-old child in Roodepoort. Child Maintenance is the right of the child, and not that of the parent. It is also not a privilege granted to parents who must pay it. It is their duty to pay child maintenance and support their children. Once the child is self-supporting (being able to care for him or herself), the obligation falls away. This can happen when the child is 18, 20, or even 30. It all depends on the circumstances of the case. Claiming child maintenance for your child in Roodepoort Whether you claim child maintenance in Roodepoort, or any other city in South Africa, the procedures would be the same. There are however two (2) courts that can deal with child maintenance matters. That is a divorce court, in a divorce matter, and a Child Maintenance Court. For this article, we will focus on claiming maintenance in a Maintenance Court matter in Roodepoort. The maintenance scenario – Roodepoort South Africa In this article, we will deal with the following fictitious scenario, in a child maintenance matter: The Child is seven years old and attends school in ...
Bellville Child Maintenance Application – Senior Family Law Advocate Advice – Tips and Tricks
Top tips and tricks from a Senior Family Law Advocate on claiming maintenance for a five-year-old child in Bellville. Child Maintenance is the right of the child, and not that of the parent. It is also not a privilege granted to parents who must pay it. It is their duty to pay child maintenance and support their children. Once the child is self-supporting (being able to care for him or herself), the obligation falls away. This can happen when the child is 18, 20, or even 30. It all depends on the circumstances of the case. Claiming child maintenance for your child in Bellville Whether you claim child maintenance in Bellville, or any other city in South Africa, the procedures would be the same. There are however two (2) courts that can deal with child maintenance matters. That is a divorce court, in a divorce matter, and a Child Maintenance Court. For this article, we will focus on claiming maintenance in a Maintenance Court matter in Bellville. The maintenance scenario – Bellville South Africa In this article, we will deal with the following fictitious scenario, in a child maintenance matter: The Child is seven years old and attends school in ...
Bethlehem Child Maintenance Application – Senior Family Law Advocate Advice – Tips and Tricks
Top tips and tricks from a Senior Family Law Advocate on claiming maintenance for a five-year-old child in Bethlehem. Child Maintenance is the right of the child, and not that of the parent. It is also not a privilege granted to parents who must pay it. It is their duty to pay child maintenance and support their children. Once the child is self-supporting (being able to care for him or herself), the obligation falls away. This can happen when the child is 18, 20, or even 30. It all depends on the circumstances of the case. Claiming child maintenance for your child in Bethlehem Whether you claim child maintenance in Bethlehem, or any other city in South Africa, the procedures would be the same. There are however two (2) courts that can deal with child maintenance matters. That is a divorce court, in a divorce matter, and a Child Maintenance Court. For this article, we will focus on claiming maintenance in a Maintenance Court matter in Bethlehem. The maintenance scenario – Bethlehem South Africa In this article, we will deal with the following fictitious scenario, in a child maintenance matter: The Child is seven years old and attends school in ...
Germiston Child Maintenance Application – Senior Family Law Advocate Advice – Tips and Tricks
Top tips and tricks from a Senior Family Law Advocate on claiming maintenance for a five-year-old child in Germiston. Child Maintenance is the right of the child, and not that of the parent. It is also not a privilege granted to parents who must pay it. It is their duty to pay child maintenance and support their children. Once the child is self-supporting (being able to care for him or herself), the obligation falls away. This can happen when the child is 18, 20, or even 30. It all depends on the circumstances of the case. Claiming child maintenance for your child in Germiston Whether you claim child maintenance in Germiston, or any other city in South Africa, the procedures would be the same. There are however two (2) courts that can deal with child maintenance matters. That is a divorce court, in a divorce matter, and a Child Maintenance Court. For this article, we will focus on claiming maintenance in a Maintenance Court matter in Germiston. The maintenance scenario – Germiston South Africa In this article, we will deal with the following fictitious scenario, in a child maintenance matter: The Child is seven years old and attends school in ...
Newcastle Child Maintenance Application – Senior Family Law Advocate Advice – Tips and Tricks
Top tips and tricks from a Senior Family Law Advocate on claiming maintenance for a five-year-old child in Newcastle. Child Maintenance is the right of the child, and not that of the parent. It is also not a privilege granted to parents who must pay it. It is their duty to pay child maintenance and support their children. Once the child is self-supporting (being able to care for him or herself), the obligation falls away. This can happen when the child is 18, 20, or even 30. It all depends on the circumstances of the case. Claiming child maintenance for your child in Newcastle Whether you claim child maintenance in Newcastle, or any other city in South Africa, the procedures would be the same. There are however two (2) courts that can deal with child maintenance matters. That is a divorce court, in a divorce matter, and a Child Maintenance Court. For this article, we will focus on claiming maintenance in a Maintenance Court matter in Newcastle. The maintenance scenario – Newcastle South Africa In this article, we will deal with the following fictitious scenario, in a child maintenance matter: The Child is seven years old and attends school in ...
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I want to know about appealing maintenance order. The curt has defaulted in payment of future maintenance for more than 3 mnths. I wawant to take the men to the Trust cause court system is causing us grief.
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we advise you approach an attorney ASAP with regard to appealing the maintenance order. There are timelines and processes that must be followed.
she is demanding 3000 which i cant afford for 3 yrs is it necesaary
If you cannot afford, the court won’t make such an order. Outline your income and expenses fully to the court.
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got divorced 3 weeks back and served with a mantanance summoned and i was mantainaning my child what will happen in court beacause the mother of the child work also
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The court would decide what is a fair amount for you to pay.
Hi there. I am immagrating to the UK from SA. I’m divorce and have a 15 year old son. His father has given me full consent to immagrate with our son. Does he still have to pay maintenance according to the divorce order if I live in the uk. What do I do if he doesn’t want to pay the maintenance à nymore?
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He still has to pay maintenance.
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I just want to know if I can take my baby’s father to maintenance court even if my child receive child support grand, and the father denies her child as well, he never does anything for her and his family kicked us out like dogs calling me names that to go look for the father of my child now I am no longer working I am in need of help. Also I need test to prove all this lies, my child is now 1 year he never DD anything for her he once came to hospital and never heard of him,
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Yes, you can take him to the Maintenance Court. If he disputes paternity, then a blood test should take place to confirm paternity.
I would like to find out if I can take my father to maintenance court, I am 20 year old student. My mom is the only person supporting me but I feel that she already has a lot to deal with since she pays everything and also has other responsibilities yet my dad on the other hand doesn’t even do a single thing for me.
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Yes you can take your father to the maintenance court. He has a legal obligation to maintain you if you cannot yourself. This is so even though you are an adult. You need to approach the maintenance court in your area.