Explore how courts navigate urgent child custody disputes before comprehensive evaluations are available, highlighting the judiciary’s commitment to prioritizing children’s best interests in family law proceedings
Custody Articles
“The Impact of Ignoring Court Orders in Children’s Matters” – Exploring the Repercussions of Non-Compliance in Family Law
Discover the significant consequences of ignoring court orders in family law through the lens of the North Gauteng High Court ruling in B.M.G.S v M.B.S (26675/2022). This critical judgment underscores the importance of adhering to legal directives in matters concerning children’s well-being, highlighting the judiciary’s firm stance on ensuring compliance with court-ordered contact arrangements. Learn about the pivotal role of the Children’s Act in safeguarding children’s rights and the severe repercussions for non-compliance, including imprisonment for contempt of court.
Termination and Suspension of Parental Responsibilities and Rights
1.Introduction Termination or Suspension of parental responsibilities is a sensitive legal process...
Navigating the Complex Terrain of Child Custody: A Court’s Urgent Challenge
Explore how courts navigate urgent child custody disputes before comprehensive evaluations are available, highlighting the judiciary’s commitment to prioritizing children’s best interests in family law proceedings
“The Impact of Ignoring Court Orders in Children’s Matters” – Exploring the Repercussions of Non-Compliance in Family Law
Discover the significant consequences of ignoring court orders in family law through the lens of the North Gauteng High Court ruling in B.M.G.S v M.B.S (26675/2022). This critical judgment underscores the importance of adhering to legal directives in matters concerning children’s well-being, highlighting the judiciary’s firm stance on ensuring compliance with court-ordered contact arrangements. Learn about the pivotal role of the Children’s Act in safeguarding children’s rights and the severe repercussions for non-compliance, including imprisonment for contempt of court.
Termination and Suspension of Parental Responsibilities and Rights
1.Introduction Termination or Suspension of parental responsibilities is a sensitive legal process with significant emotional and legal implications. It is typically pursued to protect a child's well-being and can arise from various situations. This blog delves into...
INTERNATIONAL RELOCATION WITH MINOR CHILDREN
The legal position, and available remedies in the case of unreasonable withholding of consent Sally and Peter have a lovely little boy, named John. Sally’s employer has given her the opportunity to work in Germany for 5 years and has indicated that they will pay for...
Family Mediation
Family Mediation – 3 reasons why it’s the best route when there are children involved Divorces are rarely easy and tend to be more difficult when there are children involved. At the end of the day, everyone wants the same outcome – to be able to move past a difficult...
Claiming maintenance for your child: A step-by-step guide through Maintenance Court
Section 18 of the Children’s Act, 38 of 2005 places the responsibility on the parents of a child to contribute to the maintenance of the child. This article endeavours in setting out the process of claiming the maintenance your child is entitled to at Maintenance...
Your right as a Grandparent: 3 things your should know
A Grandparent or grandparents often fill the void for children when their own parents are not able to take care of them. Grandparents, having raised their own children before, can provide their grandchildren with significant wisdom and life-lessons which can be...
The Role, Functions and Benefits of the Family Advocate
A “Family Advocate” is often something parents come across when facing separation, married or unmarried, when they have a dispute over who the care, contact and access of the child or children, will belong to. However, very few parents understand the role, function...