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'My father hasn't paid maintenance in almost 10 years' - Teen opens up about financial abuse

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"Financial abuse is endemic in this country and affects far more people than we realise." Photo: Getty Images.
"Financial abuse is endemic in this country and affects far more people than we realise." Photo: Getty Images.

Oliver* was just 9 years old when his parents, Lorraine* and Max*, got divorced in 2014.

He was born in England, where his mom had a job, but he and Lorraine returned to South Africa shortly after his dad and him were greeted at the airport by Max and his extended family and were asked who he would like to live with during the court proceedings.

Read: Who is legally responsible for minor children when parents pass away? An attorney advises

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