Attachment of pension fund to satisfy a maintenance order

The Children’s Act 38 of 2005 provides that a child’s parents (biological or adoptive) have a duty to financially maintain and support their children. Unfortunately, it often happens that one parent does not do their part and the other parent must then obtain a maintenance order from court under the Maintenance Act 99 of 1998. What does legislation say about using pension funds for maintenance? Nthabiseng Dubazana of Dubabazana Attorneys explains.