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L.S.M v T.C.T (3701/2021) [2024] ZAMPMHC 58 (8 November 2024)
The High Court granted a mother leave to relocate her minor child to Mauritius, finding the move bona fide, reasonable, and in the child’s best interests.
JDL v FNR (36807/2021) [2021] ZAGPJHC 135 (20 August 2021)
Interim child-residence and contact orders were made pending final determination, with the child to live with the applicant and the respondent to enjoy frequent unsupervised contact.
L.M.P v C.T.M (590/2014) [2017] ZAECPEHC 14 (14 February 2017)
The court found that the respondent's opposition to sole guardianship was motivated by animosity towards the applicant's remarriage rather than the child's best interests. The evidence demonstrated that L's emotional and economic security was best served by the applicant, who provided a stable and nurturing environment. The respondent's conduct, including refusal to consent to travel and schooling, was found to be obstructive and not in L's best interests. The court accepted the psychologist's recommendation that further therapy was unlikely to restore the relationship and that L should not b…
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L.S v G.A.S (2558/2016) [2016] ZAWCHC 154 (26 August 2016)
The High Court held that Rule 43 interim relief generally requires a pending divorce action, but granted conditional relief subject to summons being issued within seven days.
G.J.U v B.U (183/2013) [2013] ZAECGHC 17 (15 February 2013)
Urgent interim relief concerning relocation and custody of minor children after the mother moved with them to East London.
Moodley v Moodley (7241/2002) [2008] ZAKZHC 48 (14 July 2008)
A South African divorce case in which the court granted forfeiture of the husband’s share in the joint estate, plus custody and maintenance orders.
Ngobeni v Ngobeni (39972/05) [2008] ZAGPHC 45 (20 February 2008)
The court found that both parties are good parents and that there was no evidence to show that the existing situation was detrimental to the interests of the minor children. The defendant had established a stable home environment close to the children's school and crèche, and there was no evidence that the plaintiff's home would provide a better arrangement. The Family Advocate's report was not considered helpful due to changed circumstances and lack of current relevance. The court determined that it was in the best interests of the minor children for both parties to retain full parental resp…
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Els v Els (313/2006) [2007] ZAFSHC 103 (12 October 2007)
Divorce matter awarding custody, child maintenance, spousal maintenance, medical aid, and costs, with accrual postponed.
Coetzee v Coetzee (10648/2005) [2007] ZAGPHC 54 (16 May 2007)
Divorce action in which the court granted maintenance, medical-aid coverage, custody arrangements, and costs against the defendant.
Ramailane v Ramailane (818/2004) [2006] ZANCHC 35 (23 June 2006)
High Court divorce matter finding irretrievable breakdown, with orders on custody, maintenance, and division of the joint estate.
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