What happens if a paying parent doesn't pay child maintenance? Both parents are required to perform the function of providing child care when parents separate or were separated before the birth of the child/children. When a single parent is responsible for raising the child it is called ‘sole custody’ which is now an informal term. In this [...]
Can You Stop Paying Maintenance If Prevented From Seeing Your Child? This is a question often asked by those following a child custody case. The parent who only has visitation rights is sometimes restricted or even prevented from seeing their child following traumatic instances of emotional conflict between the two parties. If a father is [...]
Can A Child’s Tertiary Education Be Included In Your Maintenance Agreement? Education is considered a human right, just like food, shelter and social involvement. But what are the considerations regarding tertiary education and a child maintenance agreement? Is a parent whose duty it is to pay regular maintenance also expected to pay for tertiary education? [...]
