Legal Topics: Help us provide you with the website content you want Our Lawyer (Pty) Ltd has over 3000, yes, three thousand legal questions, comments and answers on its website. The number increases every day. We try to answer all questions posted on the same or next day. On top of Continue Reading
Frequently asked questions regarding relocation and consent when it comes to minor children
Frequently asked questions regarding relocation and consent when it comes to minor children Relocation – Are you planning on relocating to another country or moving to a different province within South Africa with your minor child? Are you concerned about the issue of consent from the other parent? Below are Continue Reading
Advocate of the High Court of South Africa
Western Cape High Court and Advocate Muhammad Abduroaf For those who do not know, Cape Town boasts the seat of the Western Cape High Court, the Highest Court of Law in the Western Cape. Therefore, most major court cases makes its way to Cape Town. This could either be due to Continue Reading
Contact with his child on Father’s Day
I would love to have contact with my child on Father’s Day. Her mother is refusing me contact. What does the law say when it comes to the rights of a father? Every year, the World celebrates Father’s Day. In 2019, it was celebrated on 16 June, coinciding with Youth Continue Reading
Free legal advice Cape Town – Family Law – South Africa
Free Legal Advice on Family Law and Related Topics in South Africa Our location Legal services can be very expensive. However, if you know how to move around the web, you can easily find free resources. If you are in search of family law related legal services and advice, you Continue Reading
I need to get divorced in 3 days. I was told it is possible. Is it really true?
Getting divorce within 3 days It often happens, when a marriage has irretrievably broken down, the parties are in agreement that they have to divorce. Furthermore, the parties came to an agreement regarding the propriety aspects of the marriage, care and contact of the minor children, as well as who Continue Reading
My child is 22 years old, do I still have a legal obligation to pay child maintenance?
I need to know, when does a parent’s obligation to pay child maintenance end? Paying child maintenance, or maintaining their child, is the legal obligation of every parent. A parent does not have a choice in this matter. However, the level and standard of contribution are dependent on the means Continue Reading
I want to relocate with my minor child. What do I need to know with regard to the law?
Relocation with your minor child from South Africa In today’s modern times, many people decide to leave South Africa and seek employment overseas. The reason for that could be many. But usually, it’s because they feel they can earn much more in a different country. Furthermore, safety and security, and Continue Reading
What do I do if I am not happy with the maintenance court’s ruling? Is it possible to appeal the decision?
Appealing a Maintenance Court Decision or Judgment In its very nature, maintenance matters are complicated and never straight forward. For starters, it deals with the income and expenditure of both parents and the needs of the child. It is not easy for a maintenance court to determine with a high Continue Reading
The role of a facilitator in family matters regarding children – Should he or she make legally binding decisions or directives?
The role of a facilitator in family matters regarding children – Should he or she make legally binding decisions or directives? When parties divorce or they approached a court of law to resolve a dispute regarding a minor child, it was customary for them to appoint a facilitator should they Continue Reading
