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 some frequently asked, and related questions on the topic. We would encourage you to post and answer some of the questions, or just leave a comment. Parents often decide to relocate with their minor children. However, they do not always understand the legal requirements and implications involved. For example, can they just leave the country with the minor child or do they require the other parents’ consent? Furthermore, if consent is required and refused; what are the remedies available to that parent? With regard to the issue of moving from one province to another, unless a court order stipulates otherwise, I want to learn more
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5 vital things all parents going through a divorce or separation should know
Child custody, guardianship and visitation (parental responsibilities and rights) – What do I need to know should I be going through a divorce or separation? Although it is not ideal, it often happens that parents divorce or break up. Their romantic or spousal relationship may have come to an end, but their co-parenting relationship continues if they have a child together. They need to be the best co-parents possible for their child. This should be the case despite their failed marriage or relationship. Sadly, sometimes the civility the parents had for each other does not transcend beyond their divorce or separation. Some parents in this situation have unresolved issues. It then often happens that the child becomes a victim of the conflict that ensures. They often use the child as a pawn to settle unresolved differences. This situation is not in the child’s best interest. What follows are five things I want to learn more
I feel that the High Court granted an unfair child custody order. Is there anything I can do to challenge the Court’s decision?
Can a parent appeal a child custody order granted by the High Court or Children’s Court? In resolving disputes regarding child custody or guardianship (parental rights and responsibilities) matters, a court will usually be approached. The court is also the upper guardian of all minor children within its area of jurisdiction. A parent or interested party may approach the Children’s Court or the High Court when it comes to parental rights regarding a minor child. The High Court, however, has greater jurisdiction when it relates to issues associated with guardianship rights. As demonstrated below, the courts’ decisions may be reviewed by a higher court. However, before approaching the court, the parties should first try to resolve the matter through entering into a parenting plan. How are child custody court proceedings initiated? A parent or interested party would make an application to the court. In the High Court, this would be I want to learn more
Top and Best Attorney or Trust Account Advocate Advice – Cape Town, South Africa
Top and the best advocate or attorney for your family law legal matters When it comes to Family Law, it is of paramount importance that you use the best trust account advocate or attorney for your legal matter. Not necessarily the most expensive or most experienced. It, therefore, does not have to be the top lawyer or well-known advocate in the field. However, the trust account advocate or attorney must be someone you can work with and who is willing to fight for you. This applies whether you are dealing with a child maintenance matter or a relocation consent application. It is even more critical if you are dealing with a sensitive matter involving parental alienation. If you cannot work with your attorney or trust account advocate, the results will not be as best as they could have been. Even worse, your case may be doomed if the attorney or I want to learn more
Lawyers and Legal Services in Cape Town South Africa
Lawyer, attorneys, advocates in Cape Town Below are searched phases regarding legal services in Cape Town, South Africa. We give a brief explanation. Maintenance Lawyers in Cape Town A maintenance Lawyer would assist you in obtaining child maintenance or maintenance for yourself. Legal Cape Town You would use this search term should you require legal advice or services in Cape Town Family law consultation This consultation would deal with various aspects of family law. This includes child maintenance, custody, domestic violence or divorce. Legal lawyer All lawyers deal with legal matters. Affordable family law attorney There are many affordable family law attorneys. Legal aid help Legal aid is for persons who cannot afford legal assistance. Family law issues This relates to various issues. I can be marital, custody or domestic violence. Legal services Various lawyers offers legal services. Custody attorney A child custody attorney would assist you in obtaining custody I want to learn more
Fathers rights and the issue of them having full custody over their children
Is it possible for an unmarried father to obtain full custody of a 10-year-old child and not the mother? – A simplified family lawyer’s perspective. By Advocate Muhammad Abduroaf There is a common misconception that if a child was born out of wedlock; only the mother can be the primary caregiver of the child concerned. This may however generally be the case. However, it is presumed by some that if a mother cared for the child since his or her birth, the father would not be able to be the child’s primary caregiver. In other words, the child would always live with the mother, and never with the father. We do not blame our clients for thinking so. That is the stereotype. As the world changes, so does the law. The popular scenario regarding single parenting? We are often approached by fathers who have a child that was born out I want to learn more
East London Top tips and tricks from a Senior Family Law Advocate on how to Apply to the Children’s Court in a care and contact dispute
Top tips from a Senior Family Law Advocate on how to deal with your Child Custody matter in the East London Children’s Court Family law legal matters can be very stressful. This is so whether you live in East London or any other city in South Africa. Especially so if you have no idea how the legal processes work. It is one thing to know that you are entitled to child support, but it is a totally different matter to know the law and procedure on how to claim child support. Luckily in child maintenance matters, the maintenance court is there to assist you in completing the application form. However, many times that is not enough. Especially so if the other parent has a lawyer and knows how to present the case for his or her client. This article, however, deals with some top tips in care and contact I want to learn more
Virginia Top tips and tricks from a Senior Family Law Advocate on how to Apply to the Children’s Court in a care and contact dispute
Top tips from a Senior Family Law Advocate on how to deal with your Child Custody matter in the Virginia Children’s Court Family law legal matters can be very stressful. This is so whether you live in Virginia or any other city in South Africa. Especially so if you have no idea how the legal processes work. It is one thing to know that you are entitled to child support, but it is a totally different matter to know the law and procedure on how to claim child support. Luckily in child maintenance matters, the maintenance court is there to assist you in completing the application form. However, many times that is not enough. Especially so if the other parent has a lawyer and knows how to present the case for his or her client. This article, however, deals with some top tips in care and contact or custody I want to learn more
Durban Top tips and tricks from a Senior Family Law Advocate on how to Apply to the Children’s Court in a care and contact dispute
Top tips from a Senior Family Law Advocate on how to deal with your Child Custody matter in the Durban Children’s Court Family law legal matters can be very stressful. This is so whether you live in Durban or any other city in South Africa. Especially so if you have no idea how the legal processes work. It is one thing to know that you are entitled to child support, but it is a totally different matter to know the law and procedure on how to claim child support. Luckily in child maintenance matters, the maintenance court is there to assist you in completing the application form. However, many times that is not enough. Especially so if the other parent has a lawyer and knows how to present the case for his or her client. This article, however, deals with some top tips in care and contact or custody I want to learn more
Bethlehem Top tips and tricks from a Senior Family Law Advocate on how to Apply to the Children’s Court in a care and contact dispute
Top tips from a Senior Family Law Advocate on how to deal with your Child Custody matter in the Bethlehem Children’s Court Family law legal matters can be very stressful. This is so whether you live in Bethlehem or any other city in South Africa. Especially so if you have no idea how the legal processes work. It is one thing to know that you are entitled to child support, but it is a totally different matter to know the law and procedure on how to claim child support. Luckily in child maintenance matters, the maintenance court is there to assist you in completing the application form. However, many times that is not enough. Especially so if the other parent has a lawyer and knows how to present the case for his or her client. This article, however, deals with some top tips in care and contact or custody I want to learn more
