The consequences of not obeying a court order in respect of contact with a minor child
In a recent judgment, the judge had to make a ruling on an application brought by an aggrieved father who had been denied contact with...
Tag: Children’s Rights
The Genetic link requirement: An investigation into its necessity
Introduction
South Africa protects the rights of minorities or previously marginalised groups through legislative and constitutional means. The right to equality is constitutionally entrenched. Section 294 of the Children’s Act 38 of 2005 (hereinafter referred…
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Children’s Amendment Act signed
President Ramaphosa has assented to the Children’s Amendment Act.
Parliament gave the green light to the Children’s Amendment Bill and sent it to the president for assent in December 2022.
The bill was tabled in parliament at the end of August 2020.
The portfolio …
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Legal Masterclass: Navigating the minefield of divorce and estate planning
In this masterclass, we will unpack the implications of the Divorce Act and how antenuptial contracts and parental rights integrate.
Who?
Counsellors and couples seeking to explore...
A reflection of loss of support between siblings in the context of a Road Accident Fund claim
Dependent children have the right to claim for loss of support from the Road Accident Fund (RAF), provided that the parent passed away in or...
Do maintenance claims prescribe after 30 years or three years?
Introduction
Each day there are people heading to family court to lodge personal maintenance claims against partners and/or on behalf of their children. All maintenance claims...
What’s in a surname? – Changing your surname
Change of a surname after marriage
A usual consequence of marriage is that a wife adopts her husband’s surname, together with the designation “Mrs”. She can...
Child Support Grant Top-Up under the spotlight
The Child Support Grant (CSG) Top-Up is not a new grant.
The social development minister, Lindiwe Zulu, highlighted this during a recent media briefing on the...
by Sabinet
Child maintenance – An overview
The relationship between parents and their children creates rights, duties and responsibilities that are enforceable by law.
As a parent, you are responsible for your child,...
Children’s Amendment Bill sent to NCOP
The national assembly has given the green light to the Children’s Amendment Bill and sent it to the National Council of Provinces for concurrence.
The bill...
by Sabinet
