Garnishee Order For Maintenance

Summary

In KwaZulu-Natal, you can seek a garnishee order for maintenance payments by approaching the Maintenance Court. The court can issue a garnishee order if it is in the best interest of the child. Commission-based income can be garnished, subject to court discretion.

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I have a client who's husband does not pay maintenance. He is a property broker so his income is commission only. Can we try obtaining a garnishee order against him to recoup maintenance owed and all future maintenance payments
In KwaZulu-Natal, you can seek a garnishee order for maintenance payments. Here's how:
- Approach the Maintenance Court with your order.
- The court can issue a garnishee order if it's in the best interest of the child.
- Commission-based income can be garnished, subject to court discretion.
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