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IOL News
6 days ago
- General
- IOL News
When you say ‘I do'… to the kids, the ex, and maybe the maintenance bill
Your spouse's ex can claim maintenance from you if you don't have a prenup. It's not unusual for people to get married to someone who already has children from a previous relationship. But what many don't realise is that because of the type of marriage contract you opt for, you could end up in the middle of a child maintenance claim, even if you're not the biological parent. Child maintenance disputes can get messy, especially when a previous relationship ended on a sour note. South African attorney and TikTok creator, Legal Ames, recently shared a video explaining how it all works. She says that if you marry in community of property to someone who already has children, their ex could potentially claim maintenance from you as well. She explains that in a marriage in community of property, you and your spouse share a joint estate.
IOL News
6 days ago
- General
- IOL News
Could your spouse's ex claim child maintenance from you? Here's what to know
Your spouse's ex can claim maintenance from you if you don't have a prenup. It's not unusual for people to get married to someone who already has children from a previous relationship. But what many don't realise is that because of the type of marriage contract you opt for, you could end up in the middle of a child maintenance claim, even if you're not the biological parent. Child maintenance disputes can get messy, especially when a previous relationship ended on a sour note. South African attorney and TikTok creator, Legal Ames, recently shared a video explaining how it all works. She says that if you marry in community of property to someone who already has children, their ex could potentially claim maintenance from you as well. She explains that in a marriage in community of property, you and your spouse share a joint estate.
