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How Relocation Applications for Children Are Decided in South Africa
Few issues in South African family law generate as much anxiety, and as much litigation, as a parent’s wish to move with a child to a new city or country. Understanding how relocation applications for children are decided in South Africa is essential for any parent contemplating a move, any parent opposing one, and any […]
How a Divorce Settlement Is Structured When There Are Children, Property and Business Interests in South Africa
When a marriage ends and the separating couple has minor children, immovable property, pension entitlements and one or more business interests at stake, the divorce settlement becomes a multi-layered negotiation that must satisfy both the court and the Family Advocate before it can be made an order. Understanding how a divorce settlement is structured when [
Sole Care vs Shared Parenting in South Africa: Which Arrangement Is Better for Your Children?
When parents separate in South Africa, the question of sole care vs shared parenting becomes the single most consequential decision affecting their children’s daily lives, emotional wellbeing and long-term development. The Children’s Act 38 of 2005 does not prescribe a default arrangement; instead, it requires every decision about a child’s care, contact and
Rights of Unmarried Parents After Separation in South Africa
When unmarried parents in South Africa separate, the legal landscape governing their children’s welfare is markedly different from what divorcing spouses face, yet the stakes are identical. Understanding the rights of unmarried parents after separation in South Africa requires a clear grasp of the Children’s Act 38 of 2005, the statute that replaced outdated