WHAT TYPES OF ORDERS CAN THE COURT MAKE AND HOW AND WHAT ORDERS CAN BE APPEALED?
• Discussion of section 16 of the different types of orders that a presiding officer may make
• Contemplating the question if a court make an order pertaining to an amount in arrears except as provided for in sections 26 and 31?
• May a Maintenance Court make an order that the arrear amount must be written off?
• Can a court make an order that maintenance be deducted from a pension fund or from the benefits in a provident fund?
• Brief discussion of orders by default and orders by consent
• How and when may an aggravated party appeal against an order made by the Maintenance Court?
• Discussion of the orders that can be appealed against and orders that are excluded from appeal
• Explanation of the process of appeal and the documents and time frames within which an appeal must be done
Click here for the streaming event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBIi3QTQV1o
Download 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/
Disclaimer
Lunch 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 These documents cannot be considered “outdated.”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.
