Guides & Resources
Child Maintenance Guides for South African Parents
Plain-English articles on how child maintenance is calculated in South Africa, what the maintenance court expects, and how to keep your schedule accurate as circumstances change.
Contribution vs Costs Orders: Understanding Legal Fees in SA Maintenance Disputes
Struggling to afford legal representation in a maintenance dispute? Learn how contribution towards costs works in South Africa and what the courts consider.
What Happens to Maintenance When a Paying Parent Emigrates from South Africa?
Emigration doesn't cancel a parent's duty to support their child. Here's how South African maintenance orders work when a paying parent moves abroad.
Child Maintenance and Blended Families: Balancing Support Across Households in SA
When both parents have children from multiple relationships, maintenance gets complicated. Here's how South African courts balance competing support duties fairly.
How Long Does a Maintenance Case Take in South Africa? A Realistic Timeline
From lodging your application to getting an order, here's a realistic look at how long maintenance proceedings take in South Africa and what causes delays.
Child Maintenance and Special Needs Children in South Africa: What Parents Should Know
Raising a child with special needs brings extraordinary costs. Here's how South African maintenance law recognises these expenses and how to claim them fairly.
Maintenance and Domestic Partnerships: Support Duties for Unmarried Parents in SA
Never married your co-parent? You still have full maintenance obligations under South African law. Here's what unmarried parents need to know about child support.