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My ex has not paid maintenance, can I stop him/her from seeing our child?

My ex has not paid maintenance, can I stop him/her from seeing our child?

by Jade Lawson | Apr 1, 2021 | Child maintenance, Family law mediation, Mediation, parenting plan

No, maintenance and contact with your child are two separate issues. If your ex fails to pay maintenance there are various avenues of recourse available to you, such as: A criminal complaint in terms of Section 31 of the Maintenance Act of 1998A garnished order...
A Parenting plan vs A Parental Responsibilities and Rights Agreement

A Parenting plan vs A Parental Responsibilities and Rights Agreement

by Jade Lawson | Feb 19, 2021 | Family law mediation, Mediation, parenting plan

Question 1: Two years ago I fell pregnant with my boyfriend, we never lived together and we broke up shortly after finding out I was pregnant. He has never paid maintenance and only met his child once. He recently contacted me and asked to start seeing our son and for...
YOUR PARENTING PLAN QUESTIONS ANSWERED

YOUR PARENTING PLAN QUESTIONS ANSWERED

by Jade Lawson | Jan 23, 2021 | Family law mediation, Mediation, parenting plan

WHAT IS A PARENTING PLAN? A parenting plan is a legally binding agreement between parents who are co-holders of parental responsibilities and rights, outline where and with whom the child is to live, the maintenance of the child, contact between the child and any of...
Maintenance courts are making life harder for single mothers

Maintenance courts are making life harder for single mothers

by Jade Lawson | Jan 14, 2021 | Child maintenance, Family law mediation, Mediation, Single parents

By Letter – The Single Mother  Aug 20, 2018 I want to share my utter disappointment in South Africa’s maintenance courts with your readers. The issue of child maintenance is both a serious and complex matter to every single mother, including...
YOUR DIVORCE QUESTIONS ANSWERED

YOUR DIVORCE QUESTIONS ANSWERED

by Jade Lawson | Jan 14, 2021 | Divorce, Family law mediation, Mediation, Uncontested divorce

What is mediation?Mediation is a process where a neutral and skilled mediator can assist families who are in conflict to work out arrangements for themselves and their children. Mediation is a voluntary process that can help two sides to reach an acceptable solution...
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