P.S.D v C.G.V and Others (4120/2020)
P.S.D v C.G.V and Others (4120/2020) [2021] ZAFSHC 175 (19 August 2021)
The court held that the appointment of a psychologist as case manager for a twelve-month period is justified given the fragile relationship between the child and the first respondent and the need for stability and professional facilitation. The mandate of the case manager must be limited to mediation of disputes and monitoring the child's wellbeing, without encroaching on judicial powers reserved for the court, such as altering care or contact arrangements. The court accepted the concessions made by the applicant regarding the exclusion of legal representatives from meetings and the prohibiti…
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- Children S Act
- Parenting Coordination
- Best Interests Of Child
- Delegation Of Judicial Powers
- Case Manager Mandate