Child maintenance in Zambia: organise the information
Prepare a child-focused record of needs, contributions and existing arrangements.
A maintenance question should begin with the child’s needs and the actual arrangements for care and financial support. A generic percentage or an example from someone else’s case is not a substitute for an assessment of the applicable law and facts.
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What this guide covers
- Record needs and existing support
- Identify existing proceedings
- Ask about the right application
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- Children’s Code Act, 2022 — Ministry of Labour and Social Security ↗
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