Case Studies
When a parent passes away, this primary responsibility to maintain the child will not end or be extinguished but will rather lie against the estate of the deceased parent. Where a deceased parent’s estate is inadequate to cover the child’s support, or if there is no estate leftover to
One of the most difficult, painful conversations you will ever face is talking to your kids about your plan to divorce. When you know that you will be separating or divorcing, it is important to talk to your kids before they hear it from someone else. Imagine how upsetting
The notion of parental child abduction may seem foreign to many parents, however, in reality many children are abducted by a parent or caregiver. Parental child abduction is defined as the “taking, retention, or concealment of a child or children by a parent, other family member, or their agent,
When a person has a child, the law dictates that they have to take care of, and are responsible for the child. The Children’s Act, 38 of 2005 speaks about “parental responsibilities and rights”, of which there are many. The Children’s Act explains these parental responsibilities and rights. To
With the implementation of the Children’s Act, the term ‘access’ has been replaced with the term ‘contact’, which is defined as: · communicating on a regular basis with the child in any other manner. It is a child’s right to have contact with both of
Paternity disputes often arise in maintenance proceedings because maintenance claims are based upon paternity. Liability needs to be established, via a paternity suit. Paternity disputes may be launched if the child’s paternity is in question. Unless the father or mother can prove otherwise, every child born from a marriage
Parental responsibility is the responsibility to care for the child, to maintain contact with the child, to act as guardian of the child, and to contribute to the maintenance of the child. The Children’s Act sets out that a person may have full or specific parental responsibilities and rights.
The enforcement of maintenance payments is a highly problematic area. Often people liable to pay maintenance either refuse or simply neglect to fulfil their obligation. When one parent fails to comply with the terms of a maintenance order, and the order remains unsatisfied for a period of 10 days,
One of the most difficult, painful conversations you will ever face is talking to your kids about your plan to divorce. When you know that you will be separating or divorcing, it is important to talk to your kids before they hear it from someone else. Imagine how upsetting
Introducing a new partner to your children can be daunting: there are life-changing implications for all involved. The fallout from introducing your children too quickly to a new love interest can be disastrous. It can cause anguish for everyone, especially your children who may be holding onto the idea
