Family Law, Divorce & Conveyancing Specialists in South Africa
All your actions in the divorce should set a positive example to teach your children about how to behave responsibly in the future and during conflict situations. Approach the divorce in a mature manner, separate the personal issues between you and your spouse from what the children need, and always treat your spouse with respect. Even if your spouse behaves badly, your children need to learn from you what the appropriate and healthy approach is to deal with conflict.
Author: Murray Taylor
Managing long-distance co-parenting across South Africa requires more than informal agreements. Learn how parenting plans, relocation laws, and custody arrangements work between provinces, and what parents must do to protect their rights and their child’s stability.
Moving abroad with children involves more than just packing; it requires navigating the Children’s Act and potential Hague Convention implications. At Benita Attorneys, we manage high-stakes relocation litigation, ensuring your case is built on solid legal and forensic foundations.
Navigating surrogacy in South Africa involves balancing the Children’s Act with the BCEA. While commissioning parents share a 4-month parental leave pool for bonding, surrogates are entitled to maternity leave for physical recovery. Discover how to plan your leave and UIF claims effectively.
South Africa’s new unified parental leave system is reshaping how caregiving is recognised during divorce. This reform affects custody, maintenance, and parenting plans, making it essential for separating parents to understand their rights and responsibilities.
