by VDT Attorneys | Jul 2, 2026 | Maintenance, Maintenance obligations, Maintenance order
South African law places strong emphasis on the best interests of the child principle, as entrenched in section 28 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. Together with the Maintenance Act 99 of 1998, the Children’s Act 38 of 2005, and the Divorce Act 70...
by VDT Attorneys | Dec 3, 2024 | Arrear maintenance, Maintenance, Maintenance order
The Preamble to the Maintenance Act, 99 of 1998 (“Maintenance Act”) recognises the rights of a child but also emphasises the importance of a sensitive and fair approach to the determination and recovery of maintenance. Maintenance orders awarded are largely based on...
by VDT Attorneys | May 19, 2022 | Maintenance, Maintenance order
A recent judgment of the Johannesburg High Court answers this question. In this case the applicant brought an urgent application against the father of their two minor children for arrear maintenance dating back to 2008. In the application the applicant also asked for...
