Child Maintenance And Grants

Summary

Receiving a government child grant in South Africa does not impact your right to child maintenance. If a parent is unemployed and cannot pay maintenance, they should apply for a variation of the maintenance order at the local court. The court may reassess or temporarily suspend payments based on the parents financial situation. To apply, visit the local Magistrates Court, request the necessary forms, provide evidence of financial changes, and attend a court hearing.

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F father is currently unemployed and can't pay maintenence. What happens
In South Africa, if a parent is unemployed and cannot pay child maintenance, they should apply for a variation of the maintenance order due to changed circumstances. The court may reassess the payment amount or suspend payments temporarily until the parent's financial situation improves. It's important for the parent to formally address this issue through the court to avoid legal consequences.
If parent is unemployed and can't afford maintenence. Sa
In South Africa, if a parent is unemployed and unable to afford child maintenance, they can apply for a variation of the maintenance order due to changed circumstances. The court may reassess the payment amount or suspend payments until the parent's financial situation improves. It's crucial to address this formally through the court.
How do you get suspension of payment
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To get a suspension of payment for child maintenance in South Africa, the following steps should be taken:
- Apply for a variation of the maintenance order at the local court.
- Provide evidence of changed financial circumstances.
- Attend a court hearing where the court may reassess or temporarily suspend payments.
Would you like more information on how to proceed with this process?
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It seems like you need more information about the process to apply for a variation of the maintenance order and suspension of payments. Here's what you can do:
- Visit your local Magistrate's Court in Gauteng.
- Request the forms needed for the variation of the maintenance order.
- Gather evidence of your changed financial circumstances, which might include proof of unemployment or other financial hardships.
- Submit the forms along with the evidence to the court.
- Attend the court hearing, where the court will review your application and may decide on reassessing or suspending payments.
If you need further assistance or legal advice, please feel free to ask!