International travel consent in South Africa is an important legal issue for parents who share parental responsibilities and rights in respect of a minor child. A family holiday, overseas school tour, sports trip, wedding, or proposed relocation can quickly become...
A child passport application in South Africa often raises important legal questions, particularly where parents are divorced, separated, unmarried, or involved in a parenting dispute. One of the most common concerns is whether both parents must consent to the passport...
Family Law in South Africa: Exploring the Scope, Structure and Strategy An overview of how family law operates in South Africa, including divorce, jurisdiction, children’s matters, and complex High Court litigation. Family Law in Context Family law in South Africa...
7 Things You Need to Know About Hague Convention South Africa Cases When families are torn apart by international child abduction, the legal road ahead can feel confusing, emotional, and overwhelming. South Africa ratified the Hague Convention on Civil Aspects of...
International relationships are more common than ever. People fall in love across borders, build lives in different countries, and sometimes—despite their best intentions—those relationships come to an end. When that happens, the legal process can quickly become...
Parental Alienation: Recognising and Addressing Its Impact on Children Parental separation and divorce are challenging experiences for any family, especially children. Amid the emotional upheaval, a deeply damaging — yet often misunderstood — phenomenon may emerge:...
The December Holidays in South Africa The December holidays in South Africa, with their cultural significance and festivities, present a unique set of challenges for separated or divorced parents. Managing a child’s holiday schedule can become especially complex when...
Relocation disputes involving minor children are among the most challenging matters for both parents and courts. When one parent seeks to relocate with a child —whether domestically or internationally— questions arise about how to balance competing rights, maintain...
Introduction In the context of late-in-life divorces, it is uncommon to have children under the age of 18, who are typically governed by the Children’s Act. However, many divorcing couples still have major dependent children—those over 18 years of age—who may be...
