Child support laws in South Africa can be intricate. So they are often best for those who know the legal system like maintenance lawyers. However if you are looking for a general overview of how child support laws work then here is a brief explanation for you. If the mother of the children or child has custody then it is the duty of the father to pay the mother child maintenance payments and vice versa. What Does Child Support Cover? In … [Read More...]
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When does Child Maintenance Stop in South Africa?
When does child maintenance stop in South Africa? At what age does a Father or Mother no longer have to pay maintenance for children? These are questions that both Fathers and Mothers want to know. Because in South Africa law a child becomes an adult at age 18. Both parents must provide maintenance for children in the following circumstances: If the parents are separated or divorced The parents are married to each other and the child is … [Read More...]
Average Monthly Child Support Payment
What is the average monthly child support payment in South Africa? And how do you claim support payments? The amount to pay for child maintenance each month is entirely dependent on the income of both the Father and Mother. Along with a number of other factors. We explore this in a bit more detail below. How do they Calculate Child Maintenance in South Africa? There are a number of factors to calculate how much money to pay in terms of … [Read More...]
Child Maintenance Fathers Rights in South Africa
Fathers have rights in terms of child maintenance in South Africa. So if you are a father and if you are not in a relationship with the mother of your child or children, you should have an understanding of a fathers rights to see his children in terms of the law. What are your rights as a father? The Children’s Act of 2005 deems that both parents have equal rights and responsibilities to their child or children. There are of course, … [Read More...]
Spousal Maintenance in South Africa
Understanding spousal maintenance law in South Africa is very important. Because divorce and separation is common in today’s world. Many want to know how to claim maintenance payments from a husband or wife or ex-partner. The following looks at these points on spousal maintenance in South Africa: What is spousal maintenance? Spousal maintenance process How much maintenance gets paid? When do payments end? Can payments increase or … [Read More...]
What Happens if you Can’t Afford Child Support?
As today’s economy takes its toll on people around the world, what happens if you can’t afford child support? Although many parents fail to meet payments for selfish reasons, not all parents default on child maintenance payments because they feel spiteful or have neglected their children; some simply do not have the money available to pay on time. For example, what happens if you lose your job or become disabled and are no longer able to … [Read More...]
Child Support and Maintenance Arrears
Being in child support and maintenance arrears is no laughing matter, as these missing these payments can have a significant effect on the lifestyle of your child or children. Maintenance should be paid into the claimant’s account or to the maintenance official on a regular basis until the child becomes independent. The amount of maintenance owed depends on the income of the parent who is paying, the needs of the claimant, and the standard of … [Read More...]