Calculating Child Support
Calculating child maintenance involves dividing expenses by allocating two parts per adult and one part per child living in the household.
Calculating child maintenance involves dividing expenses by allocating two parts per adult and one part per child living in the household.
Although the age of majority is 18, parents must continue supporting their children until they can financially support themselves, which could extend beyond 18 years if the child is not yet self-sustaining.
As complicated as long-distance co-parenting might sound, there are ways to benefit your family, especially your children.
In South Africa, a father who cannot pay maintenance must still fulfill his obligations. He can apply for a reduction in payments if his financial situation changes, but must provide evidence.
To enforce a child maintenance order in South Africa, you have four legal options: Warrant of Execution, Emoluments Attachment Order, Attachment of Debt, and Section 31: Criminal Prosecution.