Maintenance and children not born from a marriage

First things first, the woman claiming child support for a child born out of…


Parenting coordinators and their decision-making powers

Scenario: Assuming the divorcing parties enter into a parenting plan in respect…


Rights of a foreign parent with a child as a citizen of South Africa

A foreigner’s immigration status is determined by the relevant visa or…


A child’s best interests and the adoption procedure

‘The best interests of a child’ is a concept deeply entrenched in our legal…


Tying the knot, no matter your beliefs

Post-1994, the lawmakers in South Africa have attempted to be inclusive of…


It is Unlawful for Parents to Spank their Kids in South Africa?

IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR PARENTS TO SPANK THEIR KIDS IN SOUTH AFRICA? - Olga…