If you find yourself in the abominable position of divorcing a Narcissist, be aware that this is not a fight for the faint of heart, and you must be braver than you’ve ever been. It’s important [...]

In South African law, kidnapping of a child is the unlawful intentional deprivation of a parent of control over the child. Young children are most likely to be kidnapped by a legal guardian [...]

In terms of section 28 of the Children’s Act a court can grant an order suspending any or all of a person’s parental responsibilities and rights for a period; can completely terminate any or all [...]

Divorces may be Opposed or Unopposed. Divorces are unopposed when the parties have agreed to every aspect of their divorce including, the custody of the child/ren, contact schedules of the [...]

To enter into an engagement, one must be 18 years of age or older. Minors need the consent of both parents (or guardians), unless certain circumstances are in place or a court order is granted. [...]

South African law does not specifically provide for a Legal Separation for married couples. In the eyes of the Law, parties are either married or divorced. There is no in-between status. While [...]

There are two models of legal representation of children that are being used in South Africa, namely, client directed legal representation and best interests legal representation.  Client [...]

The SAPS has certain obligations to victims of domestic violence. Besides their legal duty to assist victims to take steps to protect themselves in terms of the Act, the police must: provide [...]

The words “domestic violence” tend to conjure images of physical violence and abuse. In our highly connected world, abusers also can use technology against victims to monitor, threaten, harass, [...]

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 [...]