We are often reminded to make plans for the future but, how far into the future do you plan? Some persons think making plans for their transition to the afterlife is going too far and amounts to summoning death. For those who think planning is wise, and will help their family to adjust, the common …
Perhaps you have found new, and exciting romantic love which requires you to relocate overseas. Or, maybe you need to relocate overseas to pursue better career opportunities. Whatever your reason, in asking the Court to determine the custody arrangement for your child, the desire to relocate will be an important consideration.
Last week’s article defined custody and shed some light on the key factors the Court will consider when determining which parent should have the physical control of the child on a daily basis; being the parent with whom the child resides. When persons apply, they are usually asking the court to grant them one of …
In our previous articles we highlighted considerations in the granting of maintenance orders by the Court. We made reference to the residential parent; the parent who has the physical control of the child on a daily basis. Many persons mistakenly consider that to be the only aspect of custody. So, what is custody? Custody refers …
Circumstances have changed and you need something else As circumstances change, our needs also change. The law recognizes this and has made provision for our maintenance orders to be varied (changed) if the circumstances justify the change. The Court will consider matters such as the reason for desiring the change, and the impact that the …
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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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