Latest Directives by the Minister of Social Development regarding the movement of children during the National Lockdown On 30 March 2020, the Minister of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe D Zulu, issued directives in order to prevent and combat the spread of the COVID-19. The directives in relation to parental contact Continue Reading
Co-parenting during the South African National Lockdown period – What does the law say? – The good and the abuse
“The child must remain in the custody of the parent with whom the child was with, when lockdown period started” – Directive 6(m)(ii) in terms of the Regulations [30 March 2020] South Africa is in a state of a national lockdown. Our borders are closed, the economy is standing still Continue Reading
Digitalising the Maintenance Court in South Africa – Going Online
Digitalising the Maintenance Courts – Going Online Should the maintenance system be digitalised in South Africa? In other words, should you be able to apply for child maintenance online, or be informed of hearing dates and so on through digital means? See what the panel has to say. Host: Felicity Continue Reading
Panel Discussion – Child Maintenance – Child Custody (28 March 2020 at 14:00)
Child Maintenance and Child Custody Difficulties in light of the National Lockdown – (COVID-19) Host: Felicity An Guest (Child Maintenance Difficulties SA) Panel: -Muhammad Abduroaf (Advocate) – www.ourlawyer.co.za/advocate -Nicole Lawrence (Attorney) – Attorney & Director of Nicole Lawrence Attorneys, Cape Town [email protected] 071 456 9105 (Firm cell number) -Ayesha Karim Continue Reading
Parental responsibilities and care during the coronavirus lockdown in South Africa – The uncertain questions that cannot and should not be answered today
Update: 28 March 2020 The Minister of Social Development, Lindiwe Zulu during an inter-ministerial briefing on Saturday 28 March 2020 stated that the movement of children between their “co-holders is prohibited. What separated and divorced parents should think about prior to the coronavirus lockdown With the world working towards Continue Reading
What parents need to know should they wish to relocate from South Africa to the United Kingdom, Australia, United States, New Zealand or Canada
What parents need to know should they wish to relocate from South Africa to the United Kingdom, Australia, United States, New Zealand or Canada with their minor child We often receive queries and requests for advice and assistance on issues relating to relocation to another country with a minor child. Continue Reading
Testimonials – Felicity An Guest
Testimonials from people who were assisted by Felicity An Guest Below are a few testimonials of people who were assisted by Felicity An Guest. To set up an advice consultation with her, please visit the link – Consult with Felicity An Guest 1. Felicity responds very fast Felicty’s response to Continue Reading
Child Custody and Parents with Mental Illnesses
Parents with Mental illnesses in child custody and care matters in South Africa Biological parents are the ones who have parental responsibilities and rights over their children. Not grandparents, aunts, uncles and so on. Parental responsibilities and rights refer to caring, maintaining and acting as guardian for the child, to Continue Reading
Parental Alienation in the situation of a divorce or separation – What can a parent do?
Parental Alienation in the situation of a divorce or separation – What can a parent do? Family law becomes challenging when there are children in the equation. If a couple who were not married, broke up, there is not much to squabble about afterward if there were no kids. The Continue Reading
Advocate of the High Court of South Africa – Eastern Cape, Free State, Guateng, KwaZulu-Natal
Advocate of the High Court of South Africa – The Advocate’s Profession in South Africa Let us ask advocate Muhammad Abduroaf a few questions South African law has recently changed when it comes to advocates. Now it is possible for advocates to obtain trust accounts which were impossible in Continue Reading
