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When can a divorced parent of a minor child remove the child from South Africa
In the case of Helen Margaret Ford V Michael George William Ford, the Supreme Court of Appeal (Case 52/05) rejected an application by the custodian
Virtual visitation
Although nothing can replace face-to-face contact with your children, if you are about to go through a divorce, ask your attorney to provide for “virtual
Best interests of children
Sections 7 to 10 of the Children’s Act deal with what constitutes the “best interests” of children. Best interests of children Sections 7 to 10
Proposed Parenting Plan
This is a roadmap to assist parents in dealing with their rights and responsibilities of their children after the divorce 1. Legal Contact. The responsibility for
Parenting Plan Issues to Be Agreed Upon
In an ideal world, divorced or single parents should agree that all decision-making will be done with the best interests of their children in mind
How to Choose a Guardian for Your Kids
Even though it is not a pleasant thought it is something one has to think about when one has a child – a legal guardian.
The Best Interest of the Child
In all actions concerning children whether undertaken by public or private social welfare institutions, courts of law, administrative authorities, or legislative bodies, the best interests
Relocation
This article deals with the consent required before one parent can remove a child from or within the Republic Source: The centre for Child Law Most
Consent to adoption of a child
Whose consent is required to adopt a child? In terms of section 233 of the Children’s Act a child may be adopted only if consent for
Can divorcing parents compel their young child to belong to their church and adhere to its dictates?
Compelling a child to be God-fearing In Kotze v Kotze the Court declined to include in a settlement agreement in respect of divorce proceedings between the