South African law does not make specific provision for grandparents’ rights over their grandchildren. That said, the Children’s Act 38 of 2005 does provide for a way to establish such rights. The Children’s Act 38 of 2005 Law provides for third parties who have an interest in the care,
There are many benefits of getting married at Home Affairs and there are many reasons that people might choose to go this route. Whatever your decision, below you’ll find the information you need if you plan on having your marriage ceremony at any Home Affairs office in South Africa.
Every caring parent wants to give their child the best education possible according to their specific circumstances and station in life. Not all parents earn the same amount of money or have access to the best type of education. However, most parents will do their best, which the law
When the accrual is included in an Antenuptial contract, a spouse will be entitled to share in the growth of the two estates on divorce. This is often considered the most ideal way to marry. The term ‘accrual’ is used to denote the net increase in value of a
The family advocate assists parents in divorce proceedings to reach an agreement on disputed issues, namely care, contact and guardianship. If the parents are unable to reach an agreement, the family advocate evaluates their circumstances in light of the best interests of the child and makes a recommendation to
A parent should never alienate a child from the other parent. The Children’s Act contains certain provisions that aim to prevent one parent from frustrating the exercise of responsibilities and rights by the other parent. Any parent who has care of a child and refuses to allow the other
There are essentially three types of divorce in South Africa. The types of divorce procedure profoundly affect the practical matters of: Divorce is one of the most powerfully stressful experiences that humans can experience. It has a profound impact on the mental, emotional and physical and physiological well-being of
The Matrimonial Property Act provides that a husband and wife may apply jointly to the High Court for leave to amend their matrimonial property regime. In order for the parties to change their matrimonial property system, the act mentions the following requirements: If the court is content that the
On 20 October 2021, The Department of Health in South Africa started with the registration and vaccination of children aged 12- 17 years old with the Pfizer vaccine in line with the guidelines from the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Vaccines. What does the law say regarding children? Constitution of
It is exceptionally difficult to watch your children being emotionally manipulated by a narcissistic parent. It is a complicated situation and difficult to know how to respond. There are a number of steps you can take to protect your children from a narcissistic parent. Some steps will involve just
