Can you challenge maintenance when you're in arrears?

In this episode, we explore whether a parent can challenge or vary a maintenance order when they are already in arrears. We discuss the duty to support children under the Maintenance Act, the different types of maintenance orders, and the common challenges faced when financial circumstances change. We explain why applications for variation are generally barred if arrears exist, with only limited exceptions. A vital guide for understanding rights, responsibilities, and remedies in South African maintenance law.