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
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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
How to win your Divorce Court Case – TIPS TRICKS
Divorces – What are your chance of getting a fair outcome? Tips and Tricks Divorce cases can be straightforward or riddled with issues. Not legal issues, but emotional issues, especially when there are children involved. What about the proprietary aspects? Well, that is the easy bit. If parties are married Continue Reading
Relocate with minor child. Parent Refusing Consent for a Passport
Parent Refusing Relocation, and Passport Application for Minor Child Often times, a parent would want to travel overseas, relocate or emigrate, and take the child with. However, the practical aspects thereof are not that easy. For starters, your child requires a passport. And what does the law say about passports Continue Reading
How to win your child custody and access court case – Tips and Tricks
How to win your child custody (care) and access (contact) court case – Tips and Tricks Purchase a Consultation with us from our Online Shop, by clicking here. Legal matters concerning children are never simple. There is no manual that one can pull out for answers. This is so because Continue Reading
Our only daughter is deceased. Can the Court give us sole custody and guardianship over our only grandchild, even if the father is still alive? What does the law say?
Grandparent, Grandchildren, and the Law – Child Custody, Care and Guardianship The caregiving of minor children is in principle, supposed to be the joint responsibility of both parents. It took two parents to bring the child into this world. However, equal sharing of the responsibilities is not always the case. Continue Reading
Child born out of wedlock: Mother will not consent to her surname change and to be registered as her biological father. What can I do?
Child born out of wedlock: Mother will not consent to her surname change and to be registered as her biological father. What can I do? It often happens that a child is registered at the Department of Home Affairs with the mother’s surname, and later the father wants the child Continue Reading
