Child maintenance defaulters brought to book
Thursday, August 07, 2014
“This results in accumulation of unpaid child support arrears that becomes difficult to pay over time”, he said, adding that the system, which operates on an interstate basis, needs close monitoring and cooperation.
Zambezi further said custodial parents must report the non-compliance of non-custodial parents immediately, instead of waiting for the child support arrears to accumulate.
These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...