PapGeld helps South African parents navigate the child maintenance application process. Available in English, Afrikaans, isiZulu, and isiXhosa.
Features:
- Step-by-step guide through the entire maintenance application process
- Document checklist to track what you need before going to court
- Court finder to locate your nearest maintenance court
- Available in 4 South African languages
We believe no parent should waste a trip to court because they didn't know what documents to bring.
DISCLAIMER: PapGeld is an independent app and is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing any government entity. This app provides general guidance only — it is not legal advice.
Information in this app is based on publicly available resources from:
- Maintenance Act 99 of 1998 (full text): https://www.justice.gov.za/legislation/acts/1998-099.pdf
- Department of Justice – Maintenance Information: https://www.justice.gov.za/vg/mnt.html
- Department of Justice – Maintenance Forms: https://www.justice.gov.za/forms/form_mnt.htm
- Legal Aid South Africa: https://legal-aid.co.za/
Users are encouraged to visit the official sources above or consult a legal professional for specific advice.