My ex-husband does not pay child support. What steps can I take in order to claim maintenance?
The maintenance court needs to be approach for the necessary order. When it comes to a claim for or an increase in maintenance, two things are important: the need of the children concerned and the ability of the parent to provide the amount needed to cover the children’s needs. When claiming maintenance, or an increase in maintenance, an applicant will need to prove her/his case to get an order compelling the other parent to pay maintenance. Depending on the particular circumstances, maintenance can even by claimed from a grandparent.
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