Y.C.M v N.D.N (CA04/2024)
Y.C.M v N.D.N (CA04/2024) [2024] ZAECMKHC 144 (10 December 2024)
The court found that the decisive consideration is the best interests of the children, as required by the Children’s Act. The evidence established that the boys had a meaningful relationship with their grandmother prior to the breakdown caused by the appellant’s animosity. Social workers and the legal representative for the children supported contact, finding no risk to their welfare. The appellant’s opposition was based on personal resentment, not on any substantiated risk to the children. The court held that animosity between adults, absent evidence of harm to the children, does not justify…
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- Children S Act Contact
- Best Interests Of Child
- Extended Family Access
- Parental Responsibilities
- Structured Contact Orders