Parenting FAQ - Who can apply for child maintenance?

Date: February 23, 2011

Q. Who can apply for child maintenance?

A. Child maintenance can be applied for by:

(i) The child, 
(ii) either or both of the child’s parents, 
(iii) the child’s grandparents, or 
(iv) any person concerned with the care, development or welfare of the child.

Your lawyer can advise you as to the procedures and costs of applying for child maintenance and as to the aspects which the Court takes into account in making Orders for child maintenance.