Maintenance for your is the parent’s legal obligation. South African law is clear that both parents carry a responsibility to financially support their children, irrespective of whether they were ever married or are still in a relationship. When that obligation is not being met, or when the amount in place no longer reflects current circumstances, it can create real hardship and uncertainty for families. Grohovaz Attorneys will assist you in the process of establishing what your children’s maintenance requirements are the “means of the parents are in order to ensure that when the maintenance court is approached all documentation, information and/or court process are submitted and finalised in an efficient and practical manner.

Whether you are bringing a maintenance application for the first time, seeking to enforce an order that is being ignored, or applying to vary an existing order our team will guide you through the process step by step. We ensure that applications are correctly prepared, that all relevant information is before the court, and that you understand what to expect at every stage.

Spousal maintenance — where one partner supports the other financially after separation or divorce — is a separate but related issue that we also assist with. At times you may stay within a toxic relationship because you believe you have no financial choice to do so, contact us to assist you with interim maintenance applications to ensure that you have recourse and are able to support yourself and/or your children during the divorce processes. The courts consider a range of factors when determining spousal maintenance, including the length of the marriage, the earning capacity of each spouse, and the standard of living during the marriage. Whether you are the party seeking maintenance or the party from whom it is being claimed, we will ensure that your position is clearly understood and fairly presented.

Contact Grohovaz Attorneys to discuss your maintenance matter. We understand how much financial security matters to your family, and we are committed to assisting you to reach a fair and sustainable outcome.