Feel supported and confident in your co-parenting journey
A handpicked collection of tips, expert insight, and real-world guidance, written for South African families.
Understanding child maintenance in South Africa
A plain-language guide to how child maintenance works in South Africa, who must pay, what it covers, how the amount is worked out, the court process, varying an order, and what happens when someone doesn't pay.
05 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
Custody schedules that work: comparing the common patterns
Understanding care, contact and guardianship in South Africa, the most common custody schedules, how to choose by your child's age, and how to lock it in with a parenting plan.
28 May 2026 · 5 min read
Communicating calmly with your co-parent
Practical, proven techniques to keep co-parenting messages clear and low-conflict, from the BIFF method to handling a high-conflict ex, and what to do when communication breaks down.
20 May 2026 · 4 min read
Helping children through separation
How children of different ages experience separation, how to support their wellbeing, the mistakes to avoid, and where to find professional help in South Africa.
12 May 2026 · 4 min read
Your data and POPIA: how Jointly keeps records safe
What South Africa's POPIA means for your family's information, the rights it gives you, why children's data gets extra protection, and how Jointly is built to safeguard it.
02 May 2026 · 4 min read
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South African support organisations
Office of the Family Advocate ↗
Free help on care, contact & guardianship
Maintenance: Dept. of Justice ↗
How maintenance courts work
Legal Aid South Africa ↗
Free legal assistance if you qualify
FAMSA ↗
Family counselling & mediation
Childline South Africa ↗
Support & protection for children
SADAG ↗
Mental health & emotional support