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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.

Can Maintenance Be Deducted Straight From a Salary in South Africa?

An emoluments attachment order lets the maintenance court deduct child support directly from a paying parent's salary. Here's how it works and how to apply.

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How to Get Maintenance From a Self-Employed Parent in South Africa

Self-employed parents often understate income to dodge maintenance. Here's how SA courts uncover the truth and how to build a case that sticks.

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Maintenance and Section 16: How to Appeal a Maintenance Court Order in South Africa

Unhappy with your maintenance court outcome? Learn how Section 16 appeals work, the strict timeframes involved, and whether an appeal is the right route for your case.

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Maintenance and Section 6 Complaints: How to Lodge Your Case Correctly in SA

A practical guide to lodging a Section 6 maintenance complaint under the Maintenance Act 99 of 1998 - from completing Form A to what happens after you file.

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Maintenance and Pro Rata Contributions When Parents Earn Vastly Different Incomes in SA

When one parent earns far more than the other, how is child maintenance fairly split? We explain how South African courts apply proportional contributions to income gaps.

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Maintenance and Section 7(1) Proceedings: Varying or Discharging Your Court Order in SA

Life changes, and so can your maintenance order. Here's how to apply to vary, increase, decrease or discharge an existing maintenance order under the Maintenance Act in South Africa.

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