HOW TO CALCULATE THE PARENT’S CONTRIBUTION IN MAINTENANCE MATTERS
• Discussion of the legal provision of section 15(3)(a)(ii) and 15(b)
• Discussing the term “respective means” and what does it mean
• Explaining the case law that deals with the parent’s portion
• Recommendations by the SA Law Reform Commission on what is considered the “means” of a party
• Explaining the joint income formula
• Discussing hidden assets and assets / income not declared by a party
• What happens if the father is a taxi driver or works for himself and does not declare his income?
Link to webinar, handout and resources: https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/ll05-2024-how-to-calculate-the-parents-contribution/
Streaming link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Qgl1eyCHM
