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...