13 Apr 2022 | Child maintenance
In the event of a divorce or separation, child maintenance is not the only aspect ex-spouses need to focus on. Having a comprehensive parenting plan can be beneficial in paving a more cordial relationship in the future and avoiding conflicts. Blake Attorneys explains...
9 Mar 2022 | Child maintenance
In the event of a divorce or separation, it is not just enough to pay child maintenance but to also co-parent effectively. It may come easily for some ex-partners who have mutually separated and can maintain a healthy relationship. However, most exes require help in...
15 Dec 2021 | Child maintenance
The divorce and maintenance laws in South Africa dictate that both parents are responsible for the proper upbringing and essential needs of their child(ren). This ‘duty to maintain’ or ‘duty to support’ is a legal requirement as every child is entitled to reasonable...