HOW TO CONDUCT AN INFORMAL SECTION 6 MAINTENANCE ENQUIRY
• We define the role of the maintenance officer
• What must a maintenance officer first establish when a maintenance complaint is received?
• Clarification and explanation of case law pertaining to section 6 enquiries, jurisdiction, defining “care” and “care-giver”
• An outline of how a section 6 enquiry is conducted
• Confirmation of paternity (and DNA tests) explained
• What are my rights when it comes to maintenance?
• Interim maintenance orders discussed and when to apply for an interim maintenance order
• Discussion of consent orders (J214)
• What happens it the respondent (father) does not show up at Maintenance Court on the day of the enquiry?
• What happens if the respondent (father) did not bring the required information on the day of the enquiry?
• Brief discussion of maintenance mediation (this will be dealt with extensively in a future webinar)
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