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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240904T124500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240904T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T152201
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SUMMARY:How are maintenance defaulters blacklisted?
DESCRIPTION:How maintenance defaulters are blacklisted:\n• Circumstances under which defaulters are blacklisted \n• Discussion of the controversy of blacklisting \n• Discussion on the National Credit Act legislation that deals with blacklisting of maintenance orders \n• Form W that needs to be completed and forwarded to credit bureaus \n• Guidelines and procedure for the furnishing of maintenance defaulter’s details to credit bureaus \n• When can the defaulter’s name be removed from the credit bureau? \n• What are the implications of blacklisting? \n  \nClick here for the streaming event: To be announced soon \nDownload the slides\, course handout\, pre-reading material and all documents by following this link:  To be announced soon \n  \n  \nDisclaimer \nLunch and Learn is a social responsibility project overseen by Oppermans Inc\, a family law practice with more than 24 years of experience. The weekly webinars are provided free of charge\, aimed at creating awareness on child maintenance. This webinar was pre-recorded at the end of 2023\, and the information contained therein was (and still is) correct at the time of recording—the Maintenance Act or Rules has not been amended or changed since. Affidavits referred to\, or templates provided\, are mere examples that could be used and should be customized to your specific matter. These documents cannot be considered “outdated.” The additional speakers on some of these webinars were guest speakers who have participated out of their free will and have no affiliation or association with Lunch and Learn. The details contained in these webinars are for educational and informative purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. You are strongly advised to consult with an experienced legal practitioner for advice on your specific maintenance matter.
URL:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/event/how-are-maintenance-defaulters-blacklisted-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240828T124500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240828T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T152201
CREATED:20240602T133147Z
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UID:12027-1724849100-1724852700@www.lunchandlearn.org.za
SUMMARY:Your rights and recourse in maintenance matters
DESCRIPTION:Your rights and recourse when it comes to maintenance matters: \n\nYour rights as the complainant or respondent in maintenance matters\nWhat can your expect from the court personnel\nWhat are the complaints procedure?\nSpecific rights / recourses explained\nDOJ Code 26 /2015\nService Delivery Charter\n\n  \nClick here for the streaming event: To be announced soon \nDownload the slides\, course handout\, pre-reading material and all documents by following this link:  To be announced soon \n  \n  \nDisclaimer \nLunch and Learn is a social responsibility project overseen by Oppermans Inc\, a family law practice with more than 24 years of experience. The weekly webinars are provided free of charge\, aimed at creating awareness on child maintenance. This webinar was pre-recorded at the end of 2023\, and the information contained therein was (and still is) correct at the time of recording—the Maintenance Act or Rules has not been amended or changed since. Affidavits referred to\, or templates provided\, are mere examples that could be used and should be customized to your specific matter. These documents cannot be considered “outdated.” The additional speakers on some of these webinars were guest speakers who have participated out of their free will and have no affiliation or association with Lunch and Learn. The details contained in these webinars are for educational and informative purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. You are strongly advised to consult with an experienced legal practitioner for advice on your specific maintenance matter.
URL:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/event/your-rights-and-recourse-in-maintenance-matters-2/
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CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn free webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240821T124500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240821T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T152201
CREATED:20240602T132757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T132757Z
UID:12028-1724244300-1724247900@www.lunchandlearn.org.za
SUMMARY:How and when does the Court convert a criminal trial to a maintenance enquiry?
DESCRIPTION:Referral of a criminal matter back to Maintenance Court: \n• Discussion of section 41 \n• Explanation on when the Courts convert a criminal maintenance matter for an enquiry in the Maintenance Court \n• Evaluation of case law on conversions \n• What happens to the arrears (criminal case) if the matter is converted to a maintenance enquiry? \n• Discussion if offences and penalties in terms of the Maintenance Act (sections 31 – 39) \n  \nClick here for the streaming event: To be announced soon \nDownload the slides\, course handout\, pre-reading material and all documents by following this link:  To be announced soon \n  \n  \nDisclaimer \nLunch and Learn is a social responsibility project overseen by Oppermans Inc\, a family law practice with more than 24 years of experience. The weekly webinars are provided free of charge\, aimed at creating awareness on child maintenance. This webinar was pre-recorded at the end of 2023\, and the information contained therein was (and still is) correct at the time of recording—the Maintenance Act or Rules has not been amended or changed since. Affidavits referred to\, or templates provided\, are mere examples that could be used and should be customized to your specific matter. These documents cannot be considered “outdated.” The additional speakers on some of these webinars were guest speakers who have participated out of their free will and have no affiliation or association with Lunch and Learn. The details contained in these webinars are for educational and informative purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. You are strongly advised to consult with an experienced legal practitioner for advice on your specific maintenance matter.
URL:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/event/how-and-when-does-the-court-convert-a-criminal-trial-to-a-maintenance-enquiry-2/
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CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn free webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240807T124500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240807T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T152201
CREATED:20240602T132119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T132119Z
UID:12029-1723034700-1723038300@www.lunchandlearn.org.za
SUMMARY:How to deal with employers refusing "garnishee" order & enquiries relating to POPI
DESCRIPTION:Remedies when employers refuse “garnishee” orders and issues relating to POPI:\n• Explanation of how the emoluments attachment order (“garnishee”) process works \n• Service of the emoluments attachment order on employee and the effect thereof \n• Usual time periods for deductions (payment runs) \n• Non-compliance with an emoluments attachment order – how to report non0compliance and what will happen next \n• Duty and responsibilities of maintenance officers relating to non-compliance employees \n• Documents that needs to be completed and explanation of the process \n• Examples of court documents explained \n• Issues relating to POPI – what does the law say? \n  \nClick here for the streaming event: To be announced soon \nDownload the slides\, course handout\, pre-reading material and all documents by following this link:  To be announced soon \n  \n  \nDisclaimer \nLunch and Learn is a social responsibility project overseen by Oppermans Inc\, a family law practice with more than 24 years of experience. The weekly webinars are provided free of charge\, aimed at creating awareness on child maintenance. This webinar was pre-recorded at the end of 2023\, and the information contained therein was (and still is) correct at the time of recording—the Maintenance Act or Rules has not been amended or changed since. Affidavits referred to\, or templates provided\, are mere examples that could be used and should be customized to your specific matter. These documents cannot be considered “outdated.” The additional speakers on some of these webinars were guest speakers who have participated out of their free will and have no affiliation or association with Lunch and Learn. The details contained in these webinars are for educational and informative purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. You are strongly advised to consult with an experienced legal practitioner for advice on your specific maintenance matter.
URL:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/event/how-to-deal-with-employers-refusing-garnishee-order-enquiries-relating-to-popi-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240731T124500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240731T124500
DTSTAMP:20260430T152201
CREATED:20240602T131051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T131317Z
UID:12025-1722429900-1722429900@www.lunchandlearn.org.za
SUMMARY:Subsistence & travel allowance\, jurisdiction and inter-province applications
DESCRIPTION:Subsistence & travel allowances by Courts\, jurisdictions of Courts and inter-province applications:\n• Subsistence & travel allowance for applicants travelling to Court and having to take of work (discussion of section 11(1)) \n• Will the Court pay the travel fees of the respondent or myself  to come to court? \n• Discussion on how to establish jurisdiction of which court should be used for a maintenance application\, increase- or a decrease application \n• Explanation\, with practical examples\, on how to conduct a maintenance enquiry where the respondent is living or working in another province \n  \nClick here for the streaming event: To be announced soon \nDownload the slides\, course handout\, pre-reading material and all documents by following this link:  To be announced soon \n  \n  \nDisclaimer \nLunch and Learn is a social responsibility project overseen by Oppermans Inc\, a family law practice with more than 24 years of experience. The weekly webinars are provided free of charge\, aimed at creating awareness on child maintenance. This webinar was pre-recorded at the end of 2023\, and the information contained therein was (and still is) correct at the time of recording—the Maintenance Act or Rules has not been amended or changed since. Affidavits referred to\, or templates provided\, are mere examples that could be used and should be customized to your specific matter. These documents cannot be considered “outdated.” The additional speakers on some of these webinars were guest speakers who have participated out of their free will and have no affiliation or association with Lunch and Learn. The details contained in these webinars are for educational and informative purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. You are strongly advised to consult with an experienced legal practitioner for advice on your specific maintenance matter.
URL:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/event/subsistence-travel-allowance-jurisdiction-and-inter-province-applications-2/
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CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn free webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240717T124500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240717T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T152201
CREATED:20240602T130206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T131130Z
UID:12024-1721220300-1721223900@www.lunchandlearn.org.za
SUMMARY:How to deal with parental alienation
DESCRIPTION:How to deal with parental alienation:\n• Exploring the possible definitions of parental alienation \n• Understanding the types\, stages and intensity of parental alienation \n• Discussion of case law on parental alienation \n• Misconceptions about parental alienation \n• Understanding behaviours of the alienated child\, alienating parent and the rejected parent on context \n• Navigating parental alienation in maintenance matters \n  \nClick here for the streaming event: To be announced soon \nDownload the slides\, course handout\, pre-reading material and all documents by following this link:  To be announced soon \n  \n  \nDisclaimer \nLunch and Learn is a social responsibility project overseen by Oppermans Inc\, a family law practice with more than 24 years of experience. The weekly webinars are provided free of charge\, aimed at creating awareness on child maintenance. This webinar was pre-recorded at the end of 2023\, and the information contained therein was (and still is) correct at the time of recording—the Maintenance Act or Rules has not been amended or changed since. Affidavits referred to\, or templates provided\, are mere examples that could be used and should be customized to your specific matter. These documents cannot be considered “outdated.” The additional speakers on some of these webinars were guest speakers who have participated out of their free will and have no affiliation or association with Lunch and Learn. The details contained in these webinars are for educational and informative purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. You are strongly advised to consult with an experienced legal practitioner for advice on your specific maintenance matter.
URL:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/event/how-to-deal-with-parental-alienation-2/
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CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn free webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240703T124500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240703T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T152201
CREATED:20231015T202305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T132204Z
UID:11723-1720010700-1720014300@www.lunchandlearn.org.za
SUMMARY:HOW TO CONDUCT A MEDIATION IN MAINTENANCE ENQUIRIES?
DESCRIPTION:HOW TO CONDUCT A MEDIATION IN MAINTENANCE ENQUIRIES?\n• Discussion of current legislation and the recommendations of the SA Law Reform Commission regarding mediation\n• What gets mediated in a maintenance matter?\n• Discussion of a typical mediation process and that to expect\n• Explanation of possible desired outcomes of mediation\n• Negotiation process used in maintenance mediation\n• General family law mediation discussion with an emphasis on new maintenance applications\, defaulting or arrear respondents mediation and the intersection with domestic violence\n• Discussion on the qualification of private mediators and maintenance officers\n• Benefits of mediating maintenance matters vs litigation \n  \nClick here for the streaming event: To be announced soon \nDownload the slides\, course handout\, pre-reading material and all documents by following this link:  To be announced soon \n  \n  \nDisclaimer \nLunch and Learn is a social responsibility project overseen by Oppermans Inc\, a family law practice with more than 24 years of experience. The weekly webinars are provided free of charge\, aimed at creating awareness on child maintenance. This webinar was pre-recorded at the end of 2023\, and the information contained therein was (and still is) correct at the time of recording—the Maintenance Act or Rules has not been amended or changed since. Affidavits referred to\, or templates provided\, are mere examples that could be used and should be customized to your specific matter. These documents cannot be considered “outdated.” The additional speakers on some of these webinars were guest speakers who have participated out of their free will and have no affiliation or association with Lunch and Learn. The details contained in these webinars are for educational and informative purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. You are strongly advised to consult with an experienced legal practitioner for advice on your specific maintenance matter.
URL:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/event/how-to-conduct-a-mediation-in-maintenance-enquiries-2/
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CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn free webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="OPPERMANS INC.":MAILTO:info@lunchandlearn.org.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240619T124500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240619T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T152201
CREATED:20231015T202150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T121628Z
UID:11720-1718801100-1718804700@www.lunchandlearn.org.za
SUMMARY:HOW DOES CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS WORK IN MAINTENANCE CASES?
DESCRIPTION:HOW DOES CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS WORK IN MAINTENANCE CASES?\n• A criminal offence if a person fails to comply with a maintenance order? Discussion of section 31\n• Case law on sentencing of maintenance defaulters\n• Is there any defense against a criminal charge for non-compliance with a court order?\n• Explanation of the elements of an offence that the State needs to prove\n• How will the State establish the element of a guilty mind of an accused by not paying maintenance?\n• How do a lay a criminal charge if the respondent fails to pay maintenance / are in arrears with maintenance\n• Discussion of section 305 of the Children’s Act\n• Conversions of a criminal trail into a maintenance enquiry – when does this happen and why?\n• General discussion on the criminalization of maintenance defaulters\n• J165 and J50 warrants of arrest – detailed explanation \n  \nClick here for the streaming event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDGilV5OTMU \nDownload the slides\, course handout\, pre-reading material and all documents by following this link:  https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/ll19-2024-how-does-criminal-prosecutions-work/ \n  \n  \nDisclaimer \nLunch and Learn is a social responsibility project overseen by Oppermans Inc\, a family law practice with more than 24 years of experience. The weekly webinars are provided free of charge\, aimed at creating awareness on child maintenance. This webinar was pre-recorded at the end of 2023\, and the information contained therein was (and still is) correct at the time of recording—the Maintenance Act or Rules has not been amended or changed since. Affidavits referred to\, or templates provided\, are mere examples that could be used and should be customized to your specific matter. These documents cannot be considered “outdated.” The additional speakers on some of these webinars were guest speakers who have participated out of their free will and have no affiliation or association with Lunch and Learn. The details contained in these webinars are for educational and informative purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. You are strongly advised to consult with an experienced legal practitioner for advice on your specific maintenance matter.
URL:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/event/how-does-criminal-prosecutions-work-in-maintenance-cases/
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CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn free webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="OPPERMANS INC.":MAILTO:info@lunchandlearn.org.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240612T124500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240612T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T152201
CREATED:20231015T202039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T120647Z
UID:11718-1718196300-1718199900@www.lunchandlearn.org.za
SUMMARY:WHAT TYPES OF ORDERS CAN THE COURT MAKE AND HOW AND WHAT ORDERS CAN BE APPEALED?
DESCRIPTION:WHAT TYPES OF ORDERS CAN THE COURT MAKE AND HOW AND WHAT ORDERS CAN BE APPEALED?\n• Discussion of section 16 of the different types of orders that a presiding officer may make\n• Contemplating the question if a court make an order pertaining to an amount in arrears except as provided for in sections 26 and 31?\n• May a Maintenance Court make an order that the arrear amount must be written off?\n• Can a court make an order that maintenance be deducted from a pension fund or from the benefits in a provident fund?\n• Brief discussion of orders by default and orders by consent\n• How and when may an aggravated party appeal against an order made by the Maintenance Court?\n• Discussion of the orders that can be appealed against and orders that are excluded from appeal\n• Explanation of the process of appeal and the documents and time frames within which an appeal must be done \n  \nClick here for the streaming event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBIi3QTQV1o \nDownload the slides\, course handout\, pre-reading material and all documents by following this link: https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/ll18-2024-what-types-of-orders-can-the-court-make-and-how-and-what-orders-can-be-appealed/ \n  \n  \nDisclaimer \nLunch and Learn is a social responsibility project overseen by Oppermans Inc\, a family law practice with more than 24 years of experience. The weekly webinars are provided free of charge\, aimed at creating awareness on child maintenance. This webinar was pre-recorded at the end of 2023\, and the information contained therein was (and still is) correct at the time of recording—the Maintenance Act or Rules has not been amended or changed since. Affidavits referred to\, or templates provided\, are mere examples that could be used and should be customized to your specific matter. These documents cannot be considered “outdated.” The additional speakers on some of these webinars were guest speakers who have participated out of their free will and have no affiliation or association with Lunch and Learn. The details contained in these webinars are for educational and informative purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. You are strongly advised to consult with an experienced legal practitioner for advice on your specific maintenance matter.
URL:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/event/what-types-of-orders-can-the-court-make-and-how-and-what-orders-can-be-appealed-2/
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CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn free webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="OPPERMANS INC.":MAILTO:info@lunchandlearn.org.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240605T124500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240605T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T152201
CREATED:20231015T201915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T112333Z
UID:11716-1717591500-1717595100@www.lunchandlearn.org.za
SUMMARY:HOW TO DEAL WITH PATERNITY DISPUTES (DNA) IN MAINTENANCE RELATED MATTERS?
DESCRIPTION:HOW TO DEAL WITH PATERNITY DISPUTES (DNA) IN MAINTENANCE RELATED MATTERS?\n• Discussion of the position of paternity (DNA) tests\n• Case law and provisions of the Children’s Act that deals with paternity\n• Understanding how blood tests (DNA tests) work\n• Costs involved in paternity tests\n• Discussion of respondents using DNA tests as a means to delay maintenance payments\n• Can Maintenance Courts force the respondent to go for paternity tests?\n• What if the respondent refuses to go for DNA testing?\n• Can DNA tests be manipulated or changed by drinking muthi? \n  \nClick here for the streaming event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-lGQLWwp4Y \nDownload the slides\, course handout\, pre-reading material and all documents by following this link:  https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/ll17-2024-how-to-deal-with-paternity-disputes/ \n  \n  \nDisclaimer \nLunch and Learn is a social responsibility project overseen by Oppermans Inc\, a family law practice with more than 24 years of experience. The weekly webinars are provided free of charge\, aimed at creating awareness on child maintenance. This webinar was pre-recorded at the end of 2023\, and the information contained therein was (and still is) correct at the time of recording—the Maintenance Act or Rules has not been amended or changed since. Affidavits referred to\, or templates provided\, are mere examples that could be used and should be customized to your specific matter. These documents cannot be considered “outdated.” The additional speakers on some of these webinars were guest speakers who have participated out of their free will and have no affiliation or association with Lunch and Learn. The details contained in these webinars are for educational and informative purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. You are strongly advised to consult with an experienced legal practitioner for advice on your specific maintenance matter.
URL:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/event/how-to-deal-with-paternity-disputes-dna-in-maintenance-related-matters/
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CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn free webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="OPPERMANS INC.":MAILTO:info@lunchandlearn.org.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240529T124500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240529T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T152201
CREATED:20231015T201801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240519T175249Z
UID:11714-1716986700-1716990300@www.lunchandlearn.org.za
SUMMARY:HOW TO APPLY FOR A VARIATION OF MAINTENANCE ORDER (INCREASE OR DECREASE)
DESCRIPTION:HOW TO APPLY FOR A VARIATION OF MAINTENANCE ORDER (INCREASE OR DECREASE)\n• Discussion (with reference to case law) on when you may request the Court for an increase\n• Explanation of the term\, “good cause”\, as a requirement for variation of an order\n• Documents needed for a variation\n• Completion of the J107 application form for variation (either increase or decrease)\n• Detailing the process that needs to be followed for a variation\n• Discussion of the effect if an order is substituted by a new order (section 22)\n• Can a Maintenance Court override a High Court order when it comes to maintenance?\n• Brief discussion about the increase or decrease of a spousal maintenance order made by a Divorce Court \n  \nClick here for the streaming event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knlXBKf66TE \nDownload the slides\, course handout\, pre-reading material and all documents by following this link:  https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/ll16-2024-how-do-i-apply-for-a-variation-of-the-maintenance-order/
URL:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/event/how-to-apply-for-a-variation-of-maintenance-order-increase-or-decrease/
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CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn free webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="OPPERMANS INC.":MAILTO:info@lunchandlearn.org.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240522T124500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240522T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T152201
CREATED:20231015T201626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240519T174333Z
UID:11707-1716381900-1716385500@www.lunchandlearn.org.za
SUMMARY:HOW TO APPLY FOR A WARRANT OF EXECUTION AND ATTACHMENT ORDERS
DESCRIPTION:HOW TO APPLY FOR A WARRANT OF EXECUTION AND ATTACHMENT ORDERS\n• What is an attachments order?\n• What can be attached?\n• Detailed discussion of section 30 and the procedure how to apply for an attachment order\n• Reference to case law pertaining to attachments\n• Explanation of the procedure to be followed to obtain an attachment order\n• Discussion of suspension\, amendment and rescindment of attachment orders\n• How and when can a warrant of execution be granted\n• Discussion of the legislation and case law\n• What items may be judicially attached to secure payment of arrear maintenance and what items are excluded?\n• What happens if the respondent owns nothing?\n• Explanation of the procedure of issuing a warrant of execution and what it means\n• Assistance by the State in paying the costs of a warrant of execution\n• General tips and advice on warrants of execution to fast-track your maintenance matter \n  \nAccess the streaming link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jibKYUyTvyg \nDownload the slides\, course handout and forms by clicking here: https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/ll15-2024-how-to-apply-for-a-warrant-of-execution-and-attachment-order/
URL:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/event/how-to-apply-for-a-warrant-of-execution-and-attachment-orders/
LOCATION:ONLINE: CLICK ABOVE FOR STREAMING LINK
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn free webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="OPPERMANS INC.":MAILTO:info@lunchandlearn.org.za
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240508T124500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240508T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T152201
CREATED:20231015T200101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T162645Z
UID:11703-1715172300-1715175900@www.lunchandlearn.org.za
SUMMARY:HOW TO APPLY FOR AN EMOLUMENTS ATTACHMENT ORDER? (“GARNISH”)
DESCRIPTION:HOW TO APPLY FOR AN EMOLUMENTS ATTACHMENT ORDER? (“GARNISH”)\n• Discussion of section 28\n• Explanation of what an emoluments attachment order is and how it works\n• When can you apply for an emoluments attachment order and what documents needs to be completed?\n• How is an emoluments attachment order enforced?\n• Can the employer refuse to deduct money from the respondent’s salary / wage?\n• Remedies in case of failure of the employer to deduct\n• Discussion of prescribed form and the application procedure \n■ Link to webinar\, handout and resources: https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/ll14-2024-how-to-apply-for-an-emoluments-attachment-order/ \n■ Streaming link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgUJSu0sdik \n 
URL:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/event/how-to-apply-for-an-emoluments-attachment-order-garnish-2/
LOCATION:ONLINE: CLICK ABOVE FOR STREAMING LINK
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/08-05-2024.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="OPPERMANS INC.":MAILTO:info@lunchandlearn.org.za
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240501T124500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240501T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T152201
CREATED:20231015T195931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240407T131920Z
UID:11701-1714567500-1714571100@www.lunchandlearn.org.za
SUMMARY:HOW IS A MAINTENANCE ORDER ENFORCED WHEN THE RESPONDENT IS IN ARREARS?
DESCRIPTION:HOW IS A MAINTENANCE ORDER ENFORCED WHEN THE RESPONDENT IS IN ARREARS?\n• Overview of remedies and what you could ask for if the respondent is in arrears\n• Brief discussion on warrants of execution (this will be dealt with extensively in a future webinar)\n• Brief explanation of attachment orders (this will be dealt with extensively in a future webinar)\n• Brief discussion on emoluments attachment (“garnishee”) orders (this will be dealt with extensively in a future webinar)\n• Discussion of sequestrations\n• Short explanation of how criminal proceedings work (this will be dealt with extensively in a future webinar)\n• When is a person considered to be in default / arrears?\n• Discussion on the process to report arrear maintenance\n• Valid defense for arrear maintenance \n  \nLink to webinar\, handout and resources: https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/ll13-2024-how-is-a-maintenance-order-enforced-when-the-respondent-is-in-arrears/ \nStreaming link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miUqgNfHIY4
URL:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/event/how-is-a-maintenance-order-enforced-when-the-respondent-is-in-arrears-2/
LOCATION:ONLINE: CLICK ABOVE FOR STREAMING LINK
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn free webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/01-05-2024.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="OPPERMANS INC.":MAILTO:info@lunchandlearn.org.za
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240424T124500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240424T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T152201
CREATED:20231015T195746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240407T101637Z
UID:11699-1713962700-1713966300@www.lunchandlearn.org.za
SUMMARY:HOW DOES SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE WORK
DESCRIPTION:HOW DOES SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE WORK\n• Post divorce support of spouses and partners of civil unions\n• Factors that the court take into consideration in ordering spousal maintenance\n• Discussion of the earning capacities of the parties\n• Defining the “clean break” principle applied by the Courts\n• What and why is token maintenance awarded\n• “Dum casta” clause found in many agreements\n• Do subsequent marriages have an influence on spousal maintenance?\n• Explaining when and how to apply for spousal maintenance \n  \nLink to webinar\, handout and resources: https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/ll12-2024-how-does-spousal-maintenance-work/ \nStreaming link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOlAEWLNpf0
URL:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/event/how-does-spousal-maintenance-work-2/
LOCATION:ONLINE: CLICK ABOVE FOR STREAMING LINK
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn free webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/24-04-2024.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="OPPERMANS INC.":MAILTO:info@lunchandlearn.org.za
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240417T124500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240417T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T152201
CREATED:20231015T195641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240407T090232Z
UID:11697-1713357900-1713361500@www.lunchandlearn.org.za
SUMMARY:HOW DOES FUTURE MAINTENANCE WORK
DESCRIPTION:HOW DOES FUTURE MAINTENANCE WORK\n• What is future maintenance?\n• When can future maintenance be claimed?\n• Case law on where maintenance defaulters have the intention to defeating a maintenance order by spending money that is due to them in terms of a pension payout\n• Discussion of the Soller v Magistrate Wynberg 2006 case in detail\n• Explanation of the process to claim future maintenance (Notice of Motion with supporting affidavits)\n• Drafting all court documents to claim future maintenance discussed \n  \nLink to webinar\, handout and resources: https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/ll11-2024-how-does-future-maintenance-work/ \nStreaming link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK_v_V3HbJY
URL:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/event/how-does-future-maintenance-work-2/
LOCATION:ONLINE: CLICK ABOVE FOR STREAMING LINK
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn free webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/17-04-2024.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="OPPERMANS INC.":MAILTO:info@lunchandlearn.org.za
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240403T124500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240403T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T152201
CREATED:20231015T195519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T153750Z
UID:11695-1712148300-1712151900@www.lunchandlearn.org.za
SUMMARY:HOW TO INTERPRET DOCUMENTS PRESENTED DURING A SECTION 6 OR 10 ENQUIRY
DESCRIPTION:HOW TO INTERPRET DOCUMENTS PRESENTED DURING A SECTION 6 OR 10 ENQUIRY\n• In depth explanation on how to interpret documents submitted by the respondent such as: salary slips\, bank statements\, financial statements\, assets or other sources of income\n• Detailed explanation how to interpret and investigate the expenses alleged by the respondent during enquiries\n• Tips of which types of questions should be asked\n• Completion of a FDF (Financial Disclosure Form) and what does it entail\n• Tips of common ways that respondents hide income and assets\n• Recourses available when you know that the respondent is lying about his income or assets\n• Practical tips \n  \nLink to webinar\, handout and resources: https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/ll10-2024-how-to-interpret-documents-presented-during-a-section-6-or-10-enquiry/  \nStreaming link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1g1brnef3vs
URL:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/event/how-to-interpret-documents-presented-during-a-section-6-or-10-enquiry-2/
LOCATION:ONLINE: CLICK ABOVE FOR STREAMING LINK
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn free webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/03-04-2024.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="OPPERMANS INC.":MAILTO:info@lunchandlearn.org.za
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240327T124500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240327T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T152201
CREATED:20231015T195347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T151940Z
UID:11693-1711543500-1711547100@www.lunchandlearn.org.za
SUMMARY:HOW AND WHEN TO REFER A MAINTENANCE ENQUIRY TO COURT (§10)
DESCRIPTION:HOW AND WHEN TO REFER A MAINTENANCE ENQUIRY TO COURT (§10)\n• What is a section 10 enquiry?\n• What is the procedure and when a maintenance enquiry is referred to Maintenance Court?\n• Discussion of the discretion and wording of the Act when it comes to referrals to Court\n• The process of a formal section 10 enquiry done in Court\n• Duties of the maintenance officer when referring the matter to court\n• Recommendation of the maintenance officer\n• Creating a court bundle of documented evidence for submission to Court\n• Discussion of the section 9 summons to formally appear in court and what happens if the respondent does not appear \n  \nLink to webinar\, handout and resources: https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/ll09-2024-how-and-when-to-refer-a-maintenance-enquiry-to-court-for-a-formal-section-10-enquiry/  \nStreaming link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzdZzHz4ERE
URL:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/event/how-and-when-to-refer-a-maintenance-enquiry-to-court-%c2%a710/
LOCATION:ONLINE: CLICK ABOVE FOR STREAMING LINK
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn free webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/27-03-2024.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="OPPERMANS INC.":MAILTO:info@lunchandlearn.org.za
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240320T124500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240320T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T152201
CREATED:20231015T195221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T170436Z
UID:11691-1710938700-1710942300@www.lunchandlearn.org.za
SUMMARY:HOW TO CONDUCT AN INFORMAL SECTION 6 MAINTENANCE ENQUIRY
DESCRIPTION:HOW TO CONDUCT AN INFORMAL SECTION 6 MAINTENANCE ENQUIRY \n• We define the role of the maintenance officer\n• What must a maintenance officer first establish when a maintenance complaint is received?\n• Clarification and explanation of case law pertaining to section 6 enquiries\, jurisdiction\, defining “care” and “care-giver”\n• An outline of how a section 6 enquiry is conducted\n• Confirmation of paternity (and DNA tests) explained\n• What are my rights when it comes to maintenance?\n• Interim maintenance orders discussed and when to apply for an interim maintenance order\n• Discussion of consent orders (J214)\n• What happens it the respondent (father) does not show up at Maintenance Court on the day of the enquiry?\n• What happens if the respondent (father) did not bring the required information on the day of the enquiry?\n• Brief discussion of maintenance mediation (this will be dealt with extensively in a future webinar) \n  \n■ Click this link to take you directly to the webinar streaming link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUCz-n3FrDc \n■ To access the webinar handout\, course material\, slides and all other documents\, please click this link: https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/ll08-2024-how-to-conduct-a-section-6-maintenance-enquiry/
URL:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/event/how-to-conduct-an-informal-section-6-maintenance-enquiry/
LOCATION:ONLINE: CLICK ABOVE FOR STREAMING LINK
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn free webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20-03-2024.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="OPPERMANS INC.":MAILTO:info@lunchandlearn.org.za
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240313T124500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240313T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T152201
CREATED:20231015T195101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T155004Z
UID:11689-1710333900-1710337500@www.lunchandlearn.org.za
SUMMARY:HOW TO PREPARE FOR A SECTION 6 MAINTENANCE ENQUIRY
DESCRIPTION:HOW TO PREPARE FOR A SECTION 6 MAINTENANCE ENQUIRY\n• Explanation of what a section 6 enquiry is and what to expect on the day of the enquiry\n• Practical tips on how to prepare for the section 6 enquiry\n• What is the role of the maintenance officer and maintenance clerk?\n• What assistance will the maintenance investigator give to a maintenance applicant?\n• Overview of a section 6 enquiry and what types of questions you could be asked \n  \n■ Follow this link to take you directly to the webinar stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goDZR-8igIw \n■ To access the course handout\, the slides and further details\, please click here: https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/ll07-2024-how-to-prepare-for-a-section-6-maintenance-enquiry/
URL:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/event/how-to-prepare-for-a-section-6-maintenance-enquiry-2/
LOCATION:ONLINE: CLICK ABOVE FOR STREAMING LINK
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn free webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/13-03-2024.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="OPPERMANS INC.":MAILTO:info@lunchandlearn.org.za
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240306T124500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240306T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T152201
CREATED:20231015T194943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T150335Z
UID:11687-1709729100-1709732700@www.lunchandlearn.org.za
SUMMARY:HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED MAINTENANCE APPLICATION TO COURT
DESCRIPTION:HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED MAINTENANCE APPLICATION TO COURT\n• Everything you need to take to court to fast-track your maintenance application\n• Submission of an additional founding affidavit in support your maintenance application form\n• In what order should all documents be submitted?\n• Practical tips and common problems when submitting your maintenance application form to court\n• What will happen next if I submit my application form and documents to Maintenance Court? \n  \n■ Follow this streaming link to take you to the webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEPJx9y8sd0 \n■ To access the course material and slides follow this link: https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/ll06-2024-how-to-submit-your-completed-maintenance-application-for-to-the-maintenance-court/
URL:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/event/how-to-submit-your-completed-maintenance-application-to-court/
LOCATION:ONLINE: CLICK ABOVE FOR STREAMING LINK
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn free webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/06-03-2024.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="OPPERMANS INC.":MAILTO:info@lunchandlearn.org.za
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240228T124500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240228T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T152201
CREATED:20231015T194804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T121551Z
UID:11685-1709124300-1709127900@www.lunchandlearn.org.za
SUMMARY:HOW TO CALCULATE THE PARENT’S CONTRIBUTION IN MAINTENANCE MATTERS
DESCRIPTION:HOW TO CALCULATE THE PARENT’S CONTRIBUTION IN MAINTENANCE MATTERS\n• Discussion of the legal provision of section 15(3)(a)(ii) and 15(b)\n• Discussing the term “respective means” and what does it mean\n• Explaining the case law that deals with the parent’s portion\n• Recommendations by the SA Law Reform Commission on what is considered the “means” of a party\n• Explaining the joint income formula\n• Discussing hidden assets and assets / income not declared by a party\n• What happens if the father is a taxi driver or works for himself and does not declare his income? \n  \nLink to webinar\, handout and resources: https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/ll05-2024-how-to-calculate-the-parents-contribution/ \nStreaming link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Qgl1eyCHM
URL:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/event/how-to-calculate-the-parents-contribution-in-maintenance-matters/
LOCATION:ONLINE: CLICK ABOVE FOR STREAMING LINK
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn free webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/28-02-2024.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="OPPERMANS INC.":MAILTO:info@lunchandlearn.org.za
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240221T124500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240221T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T152201
CREATED:20231015T194639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T121122Z
UID:11683-1708519500-1708523100@www.lunchandlearn.org.za
SUMMARY:HOW TO CALCULATE THE CHILD’S EXPENSES ON THE FORMS
DESCRIPTION:HOW TO CALCULATE THE CHILD’S EXPENSES ON THE FORMS\n• The statutory duty in terms of section 15(3)\n• Recommendations of the SA Law Reform Commission on how the child’s expenses should be dealt with\n• The concept of a “fair” amount when it comes to expenses for children\n• Discussion of case law that deals with the calculation of the child’s expenses\n• How to divide the monthly expenses between yourself and the child(ren) – different models\n• Discussion on grocery expenditures\, common household expenditure\, educational expenditure\, medical expenses and other necessary expenses\n• Tips on expenses that are often forgotten when working out the children’s expenses\n• Practical tips \n  \nLink to webinar\, handout and resources: https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/ll04-2024-how-to-calculate-the-childs-expense/ \nStreaming link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFZKoaivkuI
URL:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/event/how-to-calculate-the-childs-expenses-on-the-forms/
LOCATION:ONLINE: CLICK ABOVE FOR STREAMING LINK
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn free webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/21-02-2024.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="OPPERMANS INC.":MAILTO:info@lunchandlearn.org.za
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240214T124500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240214T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T152201
CREATED:20231015T194509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T191351Z
UID:11681-1707914700-1707918300@www.lunchandlearn.org.za
SUMMARY:HOW TO COMPLETE THE J101 MAINTENANCE APPLICATION FORM
DESCRIPTION:HOW TO COMPLETE THE J101 MAINTENANCE APPLICATION FORM\n• Where do I get the form that I need to complete?\n• Will someone at the Maintenance Court be able to explain the form to me or assist me in completing the form?\n• What if I do not know the details of the other parent?\n• How do I complete the section that alleges that the other person is legally liable to maintain the child?\n• What if the children live with a caregiver (such as a grandparent) and I want to claim maintenance?\n• I do not have a court order and the father seldom contributes to the children – what is the legal position.\n• I am asked how much I want for maintenance – how do I calculate the amounts?\n• Can I claim winter / summer / Christmas clothes as part of the maintenance order?\n• How to complete the section that deals with your assets.\n• Detailed explanation of what to fill in as your income.\n• How the expenses should be worked out and calculated.\n• How do I split the expenses between myself and the children? (Short discussion as this will be dealt with in a future webinar) \n  \nLink to webinar\, handout and resources: https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/ll03-2024-how-to-complete-the-j101-maintenance-application-form/ \nStreaming link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moi1tUPtYHI
URL:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/event/how-to-complete-the-j101-maintenance-application-form-2/
LOCATION:ONLINE: CLICK ABOVE FOR STREAMING LINK
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn free webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/14-02-2024.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="OPPERMANS INC.":MAILTO:info@lunchandlearn.org.za
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231101T124500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231101T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T152201
CREATED:20231027T073034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T081627Z
UID:11767-1698842700-1698846300@www.lunchandlearn.org.za
SUMMARY:How the failure to pay child maintenance undermines environmental rights and contributes to environmental issues
DESCRIPTION:Supporting Children\, Sustaining Tomorrow: Securing A Future for Every Child\n  \nHave you ever wondered about the environmental and social consequences of the failure or inadequate payment of child maintenance? \n  \nJoin us in combining Child Maintenance and Environmental Rights\, where we unpack how child maintenance impacts the physical\, social and economic environment that children grow up in. \n  \nFollow this interesting discussion online on 1 November 2023 at 12:45 by following this link: \nYoutube live:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caHKrDD4EFg \n  \nA copy of the slides could be downloaded here: https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Child-Maintenance-and-Environmental-Rights.pdf \n \n  \n  \nTopics discussed: \n1. Child maintenance and the duty of support in terms of the Common law\, Maintenance Act and Children’s Act\n2. Parental responsibilities and the Constitution: Parent’s duty to secure their child’s rights\n3. The notion of ‘environment’ in terms of the National Environmental Management Act\n4. Child maintenance as an environmental issue\n5. Constitutional Environmental Rights: Section 24 of the Constitution and a detailing of rights contained in the provision\n5.1. Immediate needs and analysis of the impact of failure or inadequacy of maintenance on a child’s health and well-being\n5.2. Intergenerational equity\, social and economic development of society\n6. The inter-relatedness of rights and legislation in an environmental context relating to children\n7. Failure of maintenance and neglect in terms of the Children’s Act and Maintenance Act\n8. Recognized constitutional and other rights violated by failure or inadequacy of child maintenance and neglect\n9. The impact of households with inadequate maintenance on the environment itself\n10. The impact of traditional court proceedings on the environment \n11. The nuance of poverty: child maintenance and the environment\n12. Grassroots organization to mobilize generational and environmental issues \n  \n \nPresented by Caro Opperman\, LLB graduate with a passion for family- and environmental law. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/event/maintenance-and-the-environment/
LOCATION:(LL02) ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn free webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/01-11-2024.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="OPPERMANS INC.":MAILTO:info@lunchandlearn.org.za
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231101T124500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231101T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T152201
CREATED:20230108T115609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T082928Z
UID:357-1698842700-1698846300@www.lunchandlearn.org.za
SUMMARY:How to oppose an application for decrease where the respondent is in arrears
DESCRIPTION:Discussion for Lunch and Learn: the opposing of an application for decrease where the respondent is in arrears: \n• When can an application for a decrease in maintenance be brought by the respondent? \n• What are the grounds that the court would consider for a reduction in the maintenance amount? \n• Detailed explanation of an affidavit to oppose the application of the respondent\, considering the means of the respondent\, the arrears and “good cause” \n• What is meant by “good cause”? \n• Discussion of important case law dealing with respondents in arrears and then bringing an application for reduction \n• Discussion of CN v TN 2017 JDT 0951 (WCC) \n• Discussion of SS v VV-S 2018 ZACC 5 \n• Example of a template affidavit will be discussed and supplied
URL:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/event/how-to-oppose-an-application-for-decrease-where-the-respondent-is-in-arrears/
LOCATION:(LL02) ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn free webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="OPPERMANS INC.":MAILTO:info@lunchandlearn.org.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231025T124500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231025T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T152201
CREATED:20231023T113416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T122231Z
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SUMMARY:SPECIAL EVENT: Adv Kamogelo Lekubu-Wilderson (Director Maintenance Services: DOJ) presents on developments in maintenance dispute resolution
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL EVENT: Adv Kamogelo Lekubu-Wilderson (Director Maintenance Services: DOJ) presents on developments in maintenance dispute resolution. \n  \nJoin this recorded event hosted by Social Justice Association of Mediators that was presented by Adv Kamogelo Lekubu-Wilderson (Director Maintenance Services: DOJ) at the annual SJCon23 conference in Johannesburg on 19 & 20 October. \n  \nKnown as “Gogo Maintenance”\, Adv Kamogelo Lekubu-Wilderson\, addresses some of the constraints of our maintenance system and offer some solutions specifically developments in maintenance dispute resolution. \n  \nLink to watch (will go live on 25 October @ 12:45): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaoexyXbuKE \nSlideshow download: https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/adv-kamogelo-lekubu-wilderson/ \n  \nNote: This is a pre-recorded event which was done on site in Johannesburg. We apologise for the poor video and audio quality as a result of internet restrictions\, connectivity and bandwidth issues provided and supplied by the venue resulting in the poor quality. \n 
URL:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/event/special-event-adv-kamogelo-lekubu-wilderson-director-maintenance-services-doj-presents-on-developments-in-maintenance-dispute-resolution/
LOCATION:(LL02) ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn free webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="OPPERMANS INC.":MAILTO:info@lunchandlearn.org.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231018T124500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231018T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T152201
CREATED:20230108T114339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T120547Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Various aspects of maintenance explained
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED: In today’s Lunch and Learn we address numerous matters of importance: \n• What is the prescribed procedure to ensure that parties and witness attend court to give evidence? \n• In terms of which section do you hold an enquiry in the Maintenance Court and why is there a difference between a section 6 and section 10 enquiry? \n• May the Family Advocate be involved at any stage? \n• Will parties have the right to legal representation? \n• Law of Evidence used in Maintenance Courts \n• What can happen if a witness has been summoned and he fails to put in an appearance on the due date at court? \n• Claim for a subsistence and traveling allowance \n• Must all evidence given at an enquiry be viva voce (orally)? \n• If the maintenance officer wants to use the written statement as evidence\, what must he/she do? \n• Notification to admit statements by witnesses \n• How maintenance officers should assist an applicant where the respondent passed away \n• How to draft and what to include in founding and supplementary affidavits
URL:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/event/various-aspects-of-maintenance-explained/
LOCATION:(LL02) ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn free webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="OPPERMANS INC.":MAILTO:info@lunchandlearn.org.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231012T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231012T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T152201
CREATED:20231008T151741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T121819Z
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SUMMARY:UNIVERSITY OF NORTH WEST: MAINTENANCE COLLOQUIUM
DESCRIPTION:Join the Maintenance Colloquium (free online event) on 12 October 2023 from 09:00 to 15:30\, proudly hosted by the University of North West (Potchefstroom).\n  \nStreaming link: MSTeams  \nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3a982fccff0f8243748d0d9d4b3094ab9c%40thread.tacv2/1696835649395?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b14d86f1-83ba-4b13-a702-b5c0231b9337%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2200f35a0e-b063-48bf-ab28-36f0b623e7db%22%7d\nALT TEAMS ROUTE: Meeting ID: 374 599 215 266 Passcode: BtAwYk \nStreaming link: YouTube channel \n  \n  \n \n  \n09:00-09:10 Prof Mitzi Wiese – Faculty of Law Director: Research (NWU): Welcome \n09:10-09:30 Felicity Ann Guest: What protection is afforded to the primary parent in the maintenance process? \n09:30-09:50 Dr Carmel Jacobs (UWC): South Africa’s child maintenance system: Failing our children & impoverishing women? \n09:50-10:15 Keynote: Prof Leentjie de Jong (Project Leader of the Advisory Committee of the SALRC on Project 100B (Review of the Maintenance Act): The Maintenance Amendment Bill of 2023 – an effort to counter some of the stumble blocks of the Maintenance Act 99 of 1998 \n10:15-10.40 Keynote: Eugene Opperman (Specialist Maintenance Attorney & Mediator): A position paper on the proposed amendments to the Maintenance Act by the SA Law Reform Commission (Discussion Paper 157) focusing on mediation on maintenance matters as an alternative dispute resolution option\, the practicalities and the navigating thereof throughout \n11.00-11.20 Prof Brigitte Clark (UKZN): Maintenance for Unmarried Dependent Persons: Comments on Recent Case Law and Legislative Proposals for Change. \n11.20-11.40 Prof Hanneretha Kruger (UNISA): Parental responsibilities and rights of permanent life partners who conceive by means of artificial fertilisation VJV v Minister of Social Development [2023] ZACC 21 \n11.40-12.00 Prof Amanda Barratt (UCT): Spousal maintenance pendente lite: Rule 43\, the common law\, and EW v VH 2023 (4) SA 123 (WCC). \n12.00-12.20 Razaana Denson (NMU): Maintenance issues for Islamic spouses \n13:30-13:40 Prof Elsje Bonthuys (WITS): Ensuring access to accurate financial information. \n13:40-14:00 Judge D Tulare: Determination and Recovery of Future Maintenance Orders: A new tool and an innovative and reasonable remedy for the recovery of maintenance for children \n14:00-14:20 Prof Clement Marumoagae (WITS): Attachment of retirement benefits to satisfy members’ maintenance obligations. \n14:20-14:40 Setlako Motshabi (Director Legal Services\, DoJCD): Challenges within the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development \n14:40-15:00 Adv Ilse Bezuidenhout (Senior State Advocate): Challenges within the National Prosecuting Authority \n15:15-15:20 Laurie Greyvenstein: A dedicated Nish Credit Bureau can Function as a Central Maintenance Register \n 
URL:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/event/university-of-north-west-maintenance-colloquium/
LOCATION:(LL02) ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231011T124500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231011T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T152201
CREATED:20230108T113413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230108T184143Z
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SUMMARY:Parental rights and responsibilities of married and unmarried fathers?
DESCRIPTION:Topic for Lunch and Learn today is parental rights of married and unmarried fathers: \n• General principles of parental rights as defined in the Children’s Act \n• What is meant by “parental responsibilities and rights”? \n• How are parental responsibilities and rights obtained? \n• Discussion of the rights of a married father \n• Discussion of the rights of an unmarried father \n• Acquisition of parental responsibilities and rights defined and explained \n• Discussion of maintenance disputes of unmarried fathers and how it is dealt with \n• Brief reference to major decisions by one parent and visitation rights (this will be dealt with in a separate webinar)
URL:https://www.lunchandlearn.org.za/event/parental-rights-and-responsibilities-of-married-and-unmarried-fathers/
LOCATION:(LL02) ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn free webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="OPPERMANS INC.":MAILTO:info@lunchandlearn.org.za
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