R.G.T v M.S.D and Another (87688/19)
R.G.T v M.S.D and Another (87688/19) [2021] ZAGPPHC 664 (9 September 2021)
The applicant's right of contact and visitation with the minor child is established both by statute and the settlement agreement, which stipulates that consent for travel outside South Africa must not be unreasonably withheld. The first respondent's refusal to cooperate in the passport application and to grant consent is found to be unreasonable and contrary to the best interests of the child, which are paramount. The respondent's fears regarding abduction are speculative and have been addressed by the existence of an extradition treaty. Maintenance arrears do not justify withholding access.…
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- Child Passport Application
- Parental Consent
- Best Interests Of Child
- Visitation Rights
- Settlement Agreement Enforcement