The Hidden Income Trap
Your ex is self-employed or deliberately minimizing their declared income, hoping you don't know the legal mechanisms to expose their true financial position and earning capacity.
Fighting for Fair Child Maintenance? Don't Let Your Ex Hide Their Income or Get Stalled by the Court.
Get your facts reviewed by an Admitted Attorney and receive a custom Legal Strategy Document for a flat fee of R500. Know exactly what evidence you need before you walk into the Maintenance Court.
Meet Your Attorney, Janine Swart:
Admitted Attorney of the High Court
15+ Years of Experience
LLB (UNISA) & Practical Legal Training (LSSA)
Get Your Written Action Plan
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Submit your facts: Fill out the secure online form detailing your existing maintenance order and the child's monthly expenses.
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Flat-fee payment: Pay the once-off R500 fee. No hidden costs.
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Get your strategy: Receive your customized, written legal strategy document in your inbox within 3 business days.
Safe & Secure Checkout. No hidden fees or hourly billing. Strict privacy guaranteed.
The problem
Right now, the deck is stacked against you
You are dealing with an emotional and stressful situation, but the Maintenance Court requires cold, hard financial proof. If your ex-partner is uncooperative, the process can drag out for months or years, draining your resources and patience.
The Procrastination Trap
The Maintenance Court is notoriously slow. Your ex is counting on endless postponements because you haven't brought the exact forms or sufficient evidence required by the Maintenance Officer.
The Calculation Trap
You are fighting for an amount you know the child needs, but the court requires a legally sound case proving the expenses are proportionate (pro rata) to both parents' earning capacity.
The solution
You Don't Need a Retainer. You Need a Strategy.
You don't need a lawyer to attend every court date—you need a strategy to win the evidence game. For a single, transparent fee of R500, I will review your documents and provide a custom Legal Strategy Document.
I use my 15 years of experience in document-intensive legal roles to transform your pile of expenses and banking documents into an unassailable case.
Here is exactly how I prepare your winning case for R500:
The Hidden Income Strategy
I will give you a specific roadmap on how to legally force a financial investigation into your ex-partner's assets and income using the Maintenance Court's specific procedures.
The Proportionate Liability Check
I will assess your claimed expenses against the legal standards of pro rata earning capacity to ensure you are asking for the correct, legally defensible amount.
The Court Checklist
I provide a step-by-step checklist of exactly what documents, evidence, and specific forms you must prepare for the Maintenance Officer so your case doesn't get postponed.
What you get
What is inside your Legal Strategy Document?
You receive a professional assessment distilled into one document: clear headings, plain language, and concrete next steps.
The Strength of Your Case
A blunt, professional "Reality Check" on whether your claimed expenses are legally defensible and proportionate to both parents' income.
The Procedural Audit
A list of the exact forms (e.g., J101 forms) and procedures you must follow to lawfully bring your case before the Maintenance Court.
Your Tactical Roadmap
Step-by-step instructions on what to document and how to legally force an income disclosure or financial investigation into your ex-partner's hidden earnings.
The "Don't Do" List
Clear guidance on any actions to avoid that could harm your case (e.g., stopping contact with the child in response to non-payment).
Key Legal References
The specific sections of the Maintenance Act you need to use to speak with authority.
The Document Follow-Up
A one-time opportunity to request clarification via email strictly regarding the recommendations in your strategy. (New questions or documents require a new submission).
Why this flat fee?
Why is a real attorney only charging R500?
I keep the work narrowly scoped: you submit your facts, and I deliver a written strategy. You are paying strictly for my professional assessment, my 15 years of experience, and a written strategy.
Most people do not need a retainer and weeks of calls—they need a single, honest read and roadmap to navigate the slow-moving Maintenance Court process.
Important Scope & Refund Note
This service provides a written strategy based on the information you supply. Refund eligibility, if any, is set out in the terms at checkout.
Why Me
Who is writing your strategy?
Admitted Attorney of the High Court
You aren't getting advice from an unregulated "consultant." You are getting a strategy built by a fully qualified legal professional. When I review your case, I apply the exact legal standards required by South African courts and the Maintenance Act.
15+ Years Experience
I haven't just studied family law; I've spent my career in document-intensive legal roles, where drafting precision and financial analysis were non-negotiable. I know exactly how to structure a winning financial case.
Maintenance Court Defence Experience
I have direct experience defending respondents accused of failing to comply with a maintenance order. I know exactly how the Maintenance Court tests evidence and procedure on the enforcement side — which sharpens what an applicant needs to prove.
Document Drafting Authority
My background in document-intensive legal work means I know how to structure your facts and forms so the Maintenance Court can act efficiently on your matter.
More insight
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely not. As an Admitted Attorney, everything you share with me is protected by strict attorney-client confidentiality.
Once you submit your facts and the R500 payment is confirmed, I will review your file and email your custom Strategy Document to you within 3 business days.
You should upload documentation of the child's monthly expenses (school fees, medical, transport, etc.), an existing maintenance order (if applicable), and any proof of income you have for both yourself and your ex-partner.
To keep the fee at a flat R500, this service is strictly document-based. This allows me to provide a thorough, written strategy you can refer back to without the high costs of hourly consultations.
No attorney can ethically guarantee a specific outcome. My role is to provide an expert assessment of your claim, identify your opponent's financial weaknesses, and ensure the evidence you submit is 100% legally compliant.
This is a common problem. My strategy will give you the precise tactical steps you need to take to force the court to order a formal financial investigation into their assets and accounts.
The R500 covers the written strategy so you know exactly where you stand. If you decide you need formal representation or further legal assistance later, we can discuss a separate mandate and fee structure at that time.