Guides & Resources
Child Maintenance Guides for South African Parents
Plain-English articles on how child maintenance is calculated in South Africa, what the maintenance court expects, and how to keep your schedule accurate as circumstances change.
Maintenance and Domestic Partnerships: Support Duties for Unmarried Parents in SA
Never married your co-parent? You still have full maintenance obligations under South African law. Here's what unmarried parents need to know about child support.
Maintenance and the Best Interests of the Child: The Golden Thread in SA Law
Discover how the 'best interests of the child' standard shapes every maintenance decision in South African courts and what it means for your case.
Maintenance Defaulting Parents Who Hide Income: How SA Courts See Through It
Some parents deliberately understate their earnings to dodge fair child maintenance. Here's how South African courts uncover hidden income and what you can do about it.
Maintenance Agreements Made an Order of Court: Why It Matters in SA
Reached a maintenance agreement with your co-parent? Learn why making it a formal order of court in South Africa protects you and your children.
Maintenance Court vs High Court: Where Should You Bring Your Claim in SA?
Confused about whether to approach the Maintenance Court or the High Court for your child maintenance claim? Here's a clear breakdown of which forum suits your situation.
Maintenance Orders and Inflation: Should Your Child Support Increase Each Year?
Does your maintenance order keep up with rising living costs? Learn how escalation clauses work in South Africa and how to keep child support fair over time.