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Things you should know before you apply for child maintenance

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In this lunch hour we cover topics which include: • The legislation that deals with child maintenance (short overview) • The common law of duty of support and who needs to support • The different forms of maintenance (child maintenance of minor children, major children...

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How to get all your documents ready to apply for maintenance

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During this lunch hour we will be discussing the following topics: • What documents are needed to submit an application for maintenance • What happens if I do not have all the documents requested? • Where do I get the J101 application form? • What...

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How to complete the J101 maintenance application form

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In this lunch hour we will discuss step-by-step on how to complete the J101 Maintenance Application Form: • Where to I get the form that I need to complete? • Will someone at the Maintenance Court be able to explain the form to me or...

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How to calculate the childs expense

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In this lunchtime webinar we will explain: • The statutory duty in terms of section 15(3) • Recommendations of the SA Law Reform Commission on how the child's expenses should be dealt with • The concept of a "fair" amount when it comes to expenses...

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How to calculate each parents contribution to maintenance

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In this lunch and learn webinar we will explain: • 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...

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How to submit your completed maintenance application for to the Maintenance Court

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Discussion topics for today's lunch and learn: • Everything you need to take to court to fast-track your maintenance application • Submission of an additional founding affidavit in support your maintenance application form • In what order should all documents be submitted? • Practical tips...

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How to prepare for a section 6 maintenance enquiry

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Our discussion for today will deal with preparation for the section 6 enquiry: • Explanation of what a section 6 enquiry is and what to expect on the day of the enquiry • Practical tips on how to prepare for the section 6 enquiry •...

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How to conduct a section 6 maintenance enquiry

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In this webinar we discuss more on how to conduct a proper section 6 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...

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How to interpret documents presented during a section 6 or 10 enquiry

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Discussions for today's Lunch and Learn webinar includes: • 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 • Detailed explanation how to interpret and investigate the expenses...

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How does future maintenance work

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Discussion for today's Lunch and Learn: • What is future maintenance? • When can future maintenance be claimed? • Case law on where maintenance defaulters has the intention to defeating a maintenance order by spending money that is due to them in terms of a...

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How does spousal maintenance work?

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In this lunch hour we will be discussing topics relating to spousal maintenance: • Post divorce support of spouses and partners of civil unions • Factors that the court take into consideration in ordering spousal maintenance • Discussion of the earning capacities of the parties...

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How is a maintenance order enforced when the respondent is in arrears?

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Our topic for today's Lunch and Learn webinar is enforcement of maintenance orders: • Overview of remedies and what you could ask for if the respondent is in arrears • Brief discussion on warrants of execution (this will be dealt with extensively in a future...

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How to apply for an emoluments attachment order? (“garnish”)

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Topics for discussion - emoluments attachments orders: • Discussion of section 28 • Explanation of what an emoluments attachment order is and how it works • When can you apply for an emoluments attachment order and what documents needs to be completed? • How is...

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Postponed How to apply for an attachment order?

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The week's webinar has been postponed to next week when we will deal with attachment orders (debt attachments and warrants of execution) in totality. The reason for this was that attachment orders for debt and emoluments are very similar and we do not want to...

How to apply for a warrant of execution?

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Today we will be discussing warrants of execution: • How and when can a warrant of execution be granted • Discussion of the legislation and case law • What items may be judicially attached to secure payment of arrear maintenance and what items are excluded?...

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How to deal with paternity disputes (DNA)?

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This afternoon we are discussing how to deal with paternity disputes: • Discussion of the position of paternity (DNA) tests • Case law and provisions of the Children's Act that deals with paternity • Understanding how blood tests (DNA tests) work • Costs involved in...

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How does criminal prosecutions work?

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During lunch hour we will be discussing criminal prosecutions: • A criminal offence if a person fails to comply with a maintenance order? Discussion of section 31 • Case law on sentencing of maintenance defaulters • Is there any defense against a criminal charge for...

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How to conduct a mediation in maintenance enquiries?

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Our Lunch and Learn topic for today is mediation in maintenance matters: • Discussion of current legislation and the recommendations of the SA Law Reform Commission regarding mediation • What gets mediated in a maintenance matter? • Discussion of a typical mediation process and that...

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How to deal with parental alienation

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Our topic for today is parental alienation: • Exploring the possible definitions of parental alienation • Understanding the types, stages and intensity of parental alienation • Discussion of case law on parental alienation • Misconceptions about parental alienation • Understanding behaviours of the alienated child,...

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Subsistence & travel allowance, jurisdiction and inter-province applications

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Today we are discussing subsistence & travel allowances by Courts, jurisdictions of Courts and inter-province applications: • Subsistence & travel allowance for applicants travelling to Court and having to take of work (discussion of section 11(1)) • Will the Court pay the travel fees of...

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DIVORCE WEEK SESSION 1: GENERAL INTRODUCTION  

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DIVORCE WEEK SESSION 1: GENERAL INTRODUCTION   Why it is important to know how you are married and what are the consequences thereof? (matrimonial property regime); Short discussion on marriages in community of property as the default matrimonial property regime; Short explanation on marriage out of...

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DIVORCE WEEK SESSION 2: CONSEQUENCES OF DIVORCE & DIVORCE PROCESS

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DIVORCE WEEK SESSION 2: CONSEQUENCES OF DIVORCE & DIVORCE PROCESS 1. Is cheating a ground for divorce in SA? 2. Consequences of Divorce (short discussion on each consequences and how it would affect you) 2.1 Legal consequences 2.2 Personal consequences 2.3 Patrimonial consequences 2.4 Resdistribution...

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DIVORCE WEEK SESSION 3: EXPLAINING HOW CONTESTED DIVORCES WORK

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DIVORCE WEEK SESSION 3: EXPLAINING HOW CONTESTED DIVORCES WORK • Detailed explanation of the contested (opposed) divorce process in South Africa • What documents are needed and filed in court • What are the steps that the lawyer will follow in a contested divorce? •...

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DIVORCE WEEK SESSION 4: SERVED WITH A DIVORCE SUMMONS, NOW WHAT?

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DIVORCE WEEK SESSION 4: SERVED WITH A DIVORCE SUMMONS, NOW WHAT? 1. Who gets the ring in a divorce? 2. The role of a family advocate when it comes to minor children 3. Five tips for preparing for a divorce 4. Short discussion on three...

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DIVORCE WEEK SESSION 5: DIVORCE MEDIATION – HOW DOES IT WORK?

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DIVORCE WEEK SESSION 5: DIVORCE MEDIATION – HOW DOES IT WORK? 1. Why choose family mediation for divorce in South Africa. How does it work? 2. A typical mediation session for divorces explained 3. Tips on divorce mediation – how to prepare yourself 4. The...

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DIVORCE WEEK SESSION 6: SHOULD YOU FILE FOR DIVORCE FIRST? PROS AND CONS

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DIVORCE WEEK SESSION 6: SHOULD YOU FILE FOR DIVORCE FIRST? PROS AND CONS 1. Benefits of filing for divorce first 2. Disadvantages of filing for divorce first 3. Commonly asked filing questions answered 4. My divorce is taking forever. Lengthy divorces? – application for interim...

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DIVORCE WEEK SESSION 7: PROTECTING YOUR ASSETS

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DIVORCE WEEK SESSION 7: PROTECTING YOUR ASSETS 1. Denied equal share of assets? 2. How to protect your assets in a divorce 3. Discussion of hiding assets during divorce: is it legal & the penalties 4. A recent case involving tax and pension funds 5....

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DIVORCE WEEK SESSION 8: LETS TALK DIVORCE SETTLEMENT

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DIVORCE WEEK SESSION 8: LETS TALK DIVORCE SETTLEMENT 1. Divorce settlement negotiation tips: how to navigate the process with dignity 2. What is the aim of divorce settlements and how does it affect the marital regime? 3. Going to court for your divorce 4. The...

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DIVORCE WEEK SESSION 9: GENERAL DIVORCE TIPS

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DIVORCE WEEK SESSION 9: GENERAL DIVORCE TIPS 1. Married overseas or to a foreigner? You can divorce in South Africa 2. I want to divorce my missing spouse – can it be done and how is it done? 3. Divorcing a narcissist – tips on...

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DIVORCE WEEK SESSION 10: GENERAL DIVORCE TIPS

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DIVORCE WEEK SESSION 10: GENERAL DIVORCE TIPS 1. Spousal maintenance after divorce explained – what am I entitled to? 2. Child maintenance after divorce discussed 3. What happens if I ignore a divorce summons that was served on me? 4. Unfair divorce tactics & strategies...

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Postponed How to apply for international maintenance (REMO)

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International maintenance, where the respondent lives / works abroad is the Lunch and Learn topic for today: • Discussion of the Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders Act • Navigating step-by-step through the maze and paperwork of enforcing and applying for a maintenance order where the...

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How are maintenance defaulters blacklisted?

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Today's discussion explains how maintenance defaulters are blacklisted: • Circumstances under which defaulters are blacklisted • Discussion of the controversy of blacklisting • Discussion on the National Credit Act legislation that deals with blacklisting of maintenance orders • Form W that needs to be completed...

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How to file a complaint in terms of section 305 of the Childrens Act

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In today's Lunch and Learn we are discussing section 305 of the Children's Act: • Explanation of section 305 of the Children's Act (abandonment of a child) • Explanation of section 110 of the Children's Act (duty to report abuse) • Discussion of arguments that...

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How and when can a consent order be granted?

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Topic for Lunch and Learn today is consent orders: • Explanation of what a consent order is • Different forms to be used for different consent orders explained (J214 or J168) • Signing of the consent order by a respondent that lives in another province...

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How to complain about and escalate your maintenance matter?

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Topic for today's Lunch and Learn webinar is complaints: • Grounds for a complaint if your maintenance matter is taking too long with reference to section 10(6) • What is meant by "postponements are limited in number and duration"? • Discussion of the duties of...

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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH WEST: ADR COLLOQUIUM

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Join the ADR Colloquium (free online event) on 11 October 2023 from 09:00 to 16:30, proudly hosted by the University of North West (Potchefstroom).   Streaming link: MSTeams (Meeting ID: 316 792 325 868   Passcode: 6VXJDM) Streaming link: YouTube channel     • 09:00 -09:20...

Parental rights and responsibilities of married and unmarried fathers?

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Topic for Lunch and Learn today is parental rights of married and unmarried fathers: • General principles of parental rights as defined in the Children's Act • What is meant by "parental responsibilities and rights"? • How are parental responsibilities and rights obtained? • Discussion...

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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH WEST: MAINTENANCE COLLOQUIUM

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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).   Streaming link: MSTeams  https://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 ALT TEAMS ROUTE: Meeting ID: 374 599 215 266 Passcode: BtAwYk Streaming link: YouTube channel  ...

Postponed POSTPONED: Various aspects of maintenance explained

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POSTPONED: In today's Lunch and Learn we address numerous matters of importance: • What is the prescribed procedure to ensure that parties and witness attend court to give evidence? • In terms of which section do you hold an enquiry in the Maintenance Court and...

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SPECIAL EVENT: Adv Kamogelo Lekubu-Wilderson (Director Maintenance Services: DOJ) presents on developments in maintenance dispute resolution

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SPECIAL EVENT: Adv Kamogelo Lekubu-Wilderson (Director Maintenance Services: DOJ) presents on developments in maintenance dispute resolution.   Join 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...

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Postponed How to oppose an application for decrease where the respondent is in arrears

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Discussion for Lunch and Learn: the opposing of an application for decrease where the respondent is in arrears: • When can an application for a decrease in maintenance be brought by the respondent? • What are the grounds that the court would consider for a...

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HOW TO CONDUCT A MEDIATION IN MAINTENANCE ENQUIRIES?

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HOW TO CONDUCT A MEDIATION IN MAINTENANCE ENQUIRIES? • Discussion of current legislation and the recommendations of the SA Law Reform Commission regarding mediation • What gets mediated in a maintenance matter? • Discussion of a typical mediation process and that to expect • Explanation...

How to deal with parental alienation

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How to deal with parental alienation: • Exploring the possible definitions of parental alienation • Understanding the types, stages and intensity of parental alienation • Discussion of case law on parental alienation • Misconceptions about parental alienation • Understanding behaviours of the alienated child, alienating...

Subsistence & travel allowance, jurisdiction and inter-province applications

(LL02) ONLINE

Subsistence & travel allowances by Courts, jurisdictions of Courts and inter-province applications: • Subsistence & travel allowance for applicants travelling to Court and having to take of work (discussion of section 11(1)) • Will the Court pay the travel fees of the respondent or myself ...

How to deal with employers refusing “garnishee” order & enquiries relating to POPI

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Remedies when employers refuse "garnishee" orders and issues relating to POPI: • Explanation of how the emoluments attachment order ("garnishee") process works • Service of the emoluments attachment order on employee and the effect thereof • Usual time periods for deductions (payment runs) • Non-compliance...

How and when does the Court convert a criminal trial to a maintenance enquiry?

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Referral of a criminal matter back to Maintenance Court: • Discussion of section 41 • Explanation on when the Courts convert a criminal maintenance matter for an enquiry in the Maintenance Court • Evaluation of case law on conversions • What happens to the arrears...

Your rights and recourse in maintenance matters

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Your rights and recourse when it comes to maintenance matters: Your rights as the complainant or respondent in maintenance matters What can your expect from the court personnel What are the complaints procedure? Specific rights / recourses explained DOJ Code 26 /2015 Service Delivery Charter...

How are maintenance defaulters blacklisted?

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How maintenance defaulters are blacklisted: • Circumstances under which defaulters are blacklisted • Discussion of the controversy of blacklisting • Discussion on the National Credit Act legislation that deals with blacklisting of maintenance orders • Form W that needs to be completed and forwarded to...