đź”´ FAMILY LAW COURTS / đź”´ PARENTAL ALIENATION Over 84%+ of standard family law cases in most countries the FATHER is seeking access/joint custody from the biological mother; hence a lot of fathers and children experience Parental Alienation. However, due to the LGBTQI+/CPS, more children are been removed from parents into adoption, increasing the number […]
In terms of the Children's Act, maintenance by one parent to the other ceases when the child becomes an adult at the age of 18. This does not mean that the newly turned adult may not require maintenance because they are studying, unemployed or otherwise in need of monetary help. It just means that it […]
What's involved in getting married out of community of property?
đź”´ FAMILY LAW COURTS / đź”´ PARENTAL ALIENATION Over 84%+ of standard family law cases in most countries the FATHER is seeking access/joint custody from the biological mother; hence a lot of fathers and children experience Parental Alienation. However, due to the LGBTQI+/CPS, more children are been removed from parents into adoption, increasing the number […]
In terms of the Children's Act, maintenance by one parent to the other ceases when the child becomes an adult at the age of 18. This does not mean that the newly turned adult may not require maintenance because they are studying, unemployed or otherwise in need of monetary help. It just means that it […]
What's involved in getting married out of community of property?
Mc Naught and Co can help you resolve Children's Court matters, or preferably help you draw a Parenting Plan without litigation in the best interests of the child.
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Parental Responsibilities and Rights are under the spotlight today. The Children’s Act 38 of 2005 has attempted to focus our society and courts’ attention on the interests of the child which are paramount in any custody or contact dispute between parents.
Who gets what? is the question that we get asked most when sitting down with clients to negotiate and finalise divorce settlement agreements.
Whilst an uncontested divorce where the parties are able to agree on the proprietary consequences (division of assets) gives room to cater to what best suits each couple in their circumstances, the law determines the basic rights and entitlement of each party as regards assets and liabilities in the case of divorce should no settlement be reached.
We all dream of living in an ideal world, one where people follow the law, parents willingly maintain their children and spouses, even those going through divorce, wish to see the other still looked after. These basic human instincts should prevail above all else, or so one would think.
We are fortunate to live in a culturally diverse country with a rich heritage and a Constitution that recognises and respects our differences and affords us all equal opportunities.
In South Africa, a marriage or a civil partnership is only legally valid if it has been registered and solemnised in accordance with the Civil Union Act, Marriage Act and/or Recognition of Customary Marriages Act.
