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Family And Children [2024] ZAGPPHC 1277

J.H.M v L.E.M (116734/2023)

J.H.M v L.E.M (116734/2023) [2024] ZAGPPHC 1277 (6 December 2024)

The court dismissed a Rule 43(6) variation bid on maintenance, finding no material change in circumstances, but ordered equal crèche contributions and R80,000 legal costs.

  • Rule 43 Variation
  • Maintenance Pendente Lite
  • Parental Rights And Responsibilities
  • Contribution To Legal Costs
  • Children S Act
  • Change In Circumstances
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Family And Children [2024] ZAGPJHC 653

L.S v J.S (23967/2012)

L.S v J.S (23967/2012) [2024] ZAGPJHC 653 (2 August 2024)

The High Court varied a long-running Rule 43 maintenance order downward, finding changed financial circumstances for both spouses and refusing further legal-costs support.

  • Maintenance Variation
  • Rule 43 Applications
  • Interim Relief
  • Contribution To Legal Costs
  • Change In Circumstances
  • Maintenance-variation
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Family And Children [2024] ZAECELLC 36

C.E v N.E (EL 1710 / 2022)

C.E v N.E (EL 1710 / 2022) [2024] ZAECELLC 36 (9 July 2024)

The High Court varied a Rule 43 maintenance order, holding that the R15,000 payment was not for accommodation only but cash maintenance. It reduced the amount to R4,000 per month.

  • Maintenance Variation
  • Interpretation Of Court Orders
  • Uniform Rule 43
  • Cash Maintenance
  • Change In Circumstances
  • Maintenance-variation
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Family And Children [2018] ZAGPPHC 607

S.M.M v M.S.M (A301/17)

S.M.M v M.S.M (A301/17) [2018] ZAGPPHC 607 (8 May 2018)

The court found that while there had been a material change in the respondent's financial circumstances, the appellant had not demonstrated sufficient reason for an increase in maintenance. The appellant's financial position had improved due to the division of the joint estate and pension payout, but she remained in need of maintenance and the respondent retained the means to pay according to the original order. The court held that the magistrate erred in suspending the maintenance order entirely, as the appellant's basic needs were still unmet by her investment income alone. However, the app…

  • Maintenance Variation
  • Divorce Act
  • Maintenance Act
  • Quantum Of Maintenance
  • Medical Expenses
  • Change In Circumstances
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