This is what is considered when you apply for Maintenance, Advocate DJ Sibuyi has all the details you need to know

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Breaky Detective
A husband was ordered to maintain the minor children by paying an amount of R60,000 per
month to the wife. This included the children's medical aid and medical expenses, some of the children's educational expenses and paying the rental due including the utilities account in respect of the former family home where the wife and the children still reside.
How much are you sending per month on your child/Children alone?
20 Oct 2024 English South Africa Society & Culture

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