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8 things to know about maintenance payments

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THE law states that parents, whether married or not, must contribute financially to the care and development of their children. But what exactly must be paid for, who must pay and can it be changed or disputed?

1 WHO MUST PAY?

Both parents. Maintenance isn’t voluntary or a favour the parents are doing their children – it’s the parents’ legal obligation.

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