(LL07-2023) How to prepare for a section 6 maintenance enquiry

MODULE

√ Pre-reading material

√ Video presentation

√ Training manual

√ Online assessment

TIME

√ Reading (15 minutes)

√ Video (45 minutes)

√ Online assessment (15 minutes)

ASSESSMENT

√ Online (15 minutes)

√ Multiple choice

√ Written assessment

AVAILABILITY

√ On demand

√ 24/7 availability

√ Email support

√ Virtual training

• Explanation of what a section 6 enquiry is and what to expect on the day of the enquiry
• Practical tips on how to prepare for the section 6 enquiry
• What is the role of the maintenance officer and maintenance clerk?
• What assistance will the maintenance investigator give to a maintenance applicant?
• Overview of a section 6 enquiry and what types of questions you could be asked
This section contains pre-reading material that you should read through at your leisure before the webinar.  The webinar handout you would find on the next tab – we suggest that you download and print the handout / webinar material before the start of the webinar as we will be referring to sections in the handout during the course of the webinar.

 

Blank J101 application form  
Bannatyne v Bannatyne and Another (CCT18/02) [2002] ZACC 31; 2003 (2) BCLR 111 ; 2003 (2) SA 363 (CC) (20 December 2002) 

This section contains the slideshow (if used), webinar handout and important resources that we will be referring back to during the webinar. Please download and print these before the start of the webinar or have them available electronically to enhance your learning experience.

 

Maintenance Act, Act 99 of 1989

Regulations Maintenance Act 99/1989

Extract: Codified Instructions Code Family Court Maintenance 26 of 2015

Slides: How to complete the J101 maintenance application form 

Step-by-step guide with comments on how to complete the J101 maintenance application form

Blank J101 application form

Case law: Bannatyne v Bannatyne and Another (CCT18/02) [2002] ZACC 31; 2003 (2) BCLR 111 ; 2003 (2) SA 363 (CC) (20 December 2002)

 

(LL03-2023) How to complete the J101 maintenance application form

Your first name:
Your last name (surname):
Your email address:
Your job title:
In which your do you operate?
The Maintenance Act is the most important instrument of enforcement of maintenance in South African law.
Which section of the Constitution protects the right of children?
Where could complaints obtain the J101 form?
Give your understanding of what paragraph 15 of the DOJ Codified instructions, code family courts –maintenance 26/2015 means:
What happens if the complainant does not have the details (work or home address) of the other parent?
If the children lives with a caregiver (such as a grandparent) can they claim maintenance?
I am asked how much (amount) the claimant can get for maintenance. How would you answer?
Can a complainant claim winter / summer / Christmas clothes as part of the maintenance order?
How is the expenses split between the parent and the children? Which approach is followed in Courts?
Name 3 difficulties that complainants encounter when completing the J101 form:
Submit assessment

Introductory training video

Maintenance officer specific training video

If your have any enquiries / questions relating to this module, please send us an email using this form and one of our panel of attorneys will respond within 24 hours.

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This section contains pre-reading material that you should read through at your leisure before the webinar. Because of our limited 60 minute lunch hour time limit, we include some pre-reading material that contains background information on the topic(s) to be discussed. The webinar handout you would find on the next tab – we suggest that you download and print the handout / webinar material before the start of the webinar as we will be referring to sections in the handout during the course of the webinar.

 

Introduction and Logistics letter 
Year program of all Lunch and Learn webinars 
Pre-reading material: How to prepare for a section 6 maintenance enquiry 

This section contains the slideshow (if used), webinar handout and important resources that we will be referring back to during the webinar. Please download and print these before the start of the webinar or have them available electronically to enhance your learning experience. Should the presenters refer to additional recourses during their presentation, then these will be forwarded to all registered attendees after the broadcast.

General documents referred to:

•  Maintenance Act, Act 99 of 1989

•  FREE eBook: Everything you should know about child and spousal maintenance before applying

•  Blank J101 application form

 

Resource material for this webinar:

• Handout: How to prepare for a section 6 maintenance enquiry

• Slides: How to prepare for a section 6 maintenance enquiry

• Founding affidavit example: First application in terms of section 6 of the Maintenance Act

Lunch and learn is a proud initiative by Oppermans Inc. Below please find a short bio and contact details of our presenter(s):

 

EUGENE OPPERMAN, director and founder of Oppermans Inc, a family law practice with 23 years of experience in family mediation, child maintenance, domestic violence matters and issues regarding children (parenting plans, care- and contact arrangements).

info@oppermansinc.co.za / info@lunchandlearn.org.za

www.oppermansinc.co.za

 

 

CARO OPPERMAN, candidate legal practitioner and accredited mediator at Oppermans Inc . She has a keen interest in family law and feels passionate about child maintenance and assisting parents with matters pertaining to maintenance and the rights of the minor children.

 caro@oppermansinc.co.za

www.oppermansinc.co.za