You have your maintenance order now what? In previous articles, we highlighted who can seek maintenance, and who is legally obligated to maintain persons in need. Our first article in the series referred to persons having unsuccessfully sought monetary contribution from a delinquent father. We now know that having established paternity, the assistance of the …
Maintenance & the Golden Years The Government has recently stated that over 100 persons have been abandoned in the hospital by their family members. Unsurprisingly, the abandoned individuals include senior citizens. Senior citizens are not minors, and some say they ought to have made financial provision for their golden years. However, a senior citizen’s need …
Another weekend has passed, and we have done our grocery shopping. Our pay, and pension were the same but the prices were not. Many of us are in need of financial assistance. Some of us need our income to be supplemented, and others are completely dependent on grace and kindness. Fortunately, if you are a …
The economic impact of the pandemic has been felt across the globe and not just by those who were already trying to make ends meet. Some parents have seen a reduction in their income while others have completely lost their income. What impact does this have on existing, and new maintenance orders? The legal obligation …
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Paternity, Child Maintenance & Court orders Part 2 In our last article, we gave an overview of what may be done when there is doubt regarding paternity, and how that doubt may be resolved. We also highlighted some of the bases on which a person may be considered a parent outside of a connection to …
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Paternity, child maintenance & Court Orders Part 1 We have seen recently in online news reports that approximately four of every five Jamaicans now have their father’s name recorded on their birth certificate. This is certainly great news, and will make the lives of all those involved easier especially for administrative affairs. As usual, the …
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