Asked by the Customer on 19-01-2022 07:50:10
Question posted in the Family Law category relating to Western Cape
Hi,My question is about child maintenance.
My 2 kids stay with me weekends (from Friday to Monday), public holidays and school holidays. I provide them with what they need when they need it including school fees. Is it necessary for me to still pay maintenance?
Message from the Attorney
Posted by Att. Patrick on 06-02-2022 22:47:13
Hi there,
I see that you haven't made a payment for the question, but I'm going to assist you a little. If you want to ask a follow-up question, please make the required payment, even if it is R150 or R200.
Yes, unfortunately, you are required to maintain your kids. If they lived with you for exactly 50% of the time, and assuming that you and your ex-wife earn the same, then you shouldn't pay maintenance at all, assuming that both parties were paying 50% of schooling, food, clothes, etc.
But if you guys earn differently, and because they are only with you 3 nights and their mom for 4 nights, and because schooling and clothes need to be taken into account, you might still need to pay some maintenance - but it can't be all that much.
Att. Patrick
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