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The law places a duty upon a man to maintain his wife and upon both parents to maintain certain children. Below is an explanation of how you can make an application to the Summary Court to compel a man to fulfill his duty under the law.

Applying for Child and Spouse Maintenance

1. When can I make an application?
2. How can I apply?
3. What happens next?
4. What order will be made?
5. How will I get paid?
6. What if I do not get paid?
7. How long does the order last?
8. Can I get Legal Aid?
9. How much will this cost?
10. Can an overseas order be enforced in the Cayman Islands?

Sources

• The Affiliation Law (1995 Revision)
• The Maintenance Law (1995 Revision)
• The Matrimonial Causes Law
• The Maintenance Orders (Enforcement) Law
• The Maintenance Orders Enforcement (Belize) Order 1997
• The Maintenance Law (Extension) Order, 1998
• Rules of Court No. 5; Summary Jurisdiction (Maintenance Law) Rules

Guidance Resources

• Being a Juror
• Being a Witness
• Being a Litigant
• Applying for Legal Aid
• Instituting Small Claims
• Probate and Administration
• Applying for Child & Spouse Maintenance
• Applying for Child Custody
• Applying for Adoptions
• Applying for Domestic Restraint Orders
• Bailiff Services
• Trustee in Bankruptcy
• Related Forms
• Judgment Creditor Options