Tag: Maintenance

Can A Parent Avoid Paying Maintenance by Moving Abroad?

Your divorce is finalised, and there’s a maintenance order in place – then your ex gets on a plane, and suddenly, maintenance payments stop. It’s a situation more South African parents are facing as families are increasingly split across borders. And it raises an urgent question: Does leaving South Africa mean you can avoid paying […]

Who is Responsible for Maintenance After Divorce?

mother and child - representing maintenance after divorce

Divorce is not just an emotional process, but also a financial undertaking. Many couples end their marriages unsure about what happens next. In South Africa, maintenance after divorce can take several forms and may involve supporting an ex-spouse, as well as ensuring that the couple’s children’s needs are met fairly. Child Maintenance: A Shared Responsibility […]