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Family And Children [2023] ZAFSHC 115

L.P and Another v C.M.P (4813/2021)

L.P and Another v C.M.P (4813/2021) [2023] ZAFSHC 115 (20 April 2023)

The High Court dismissed an application for full parental rights, finding no proven neglect or alcohol abuse and preferring a phased-out contact arrangement.

  • Parental Rights And Responsibilities
  • Care And Contact
  • Guardianship
  • Best Interests Of Child
  • Children S Act
  • Expert Reports
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Family And Children [2022] ZAGPPHC 96

Goodman v Ryskulova (22608/2020)

Goodman v Ryskulova (22608/2020) [2022] ZAGPPHC 96 (21 February 2022)

The High Court awarded the children’s primary residence to the respondent and set structured contact for the applicant, finding a shared-residence regime unsuitable.

  • Parental Responsibilities And Rights
  • Residency And Contact
  • Best Interests Of Child
  • Expert Reports
  • Interim Orders
  • Family-law
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Family And Children [2016] ZAGPPHC 1104

In Ex parte: Kearney; In re: Kearney v Esterhuizen (19685/2014)

In Ex parte: Kearney; In re: Kearney v Esterhuizen (19685/2014) [2016] ZAGPPHC 1104 (23 November 2016)

The court kept the interim residence and supervised contact order in force pending a fresh, mutually agreed expert assessment of the child’s best interests.

  • Parental Responsibilities And Rights
  • Best Interests Of Child
  • Children S Act
  • Interim Orders
  • Expert Reports
  • Best-interests-of-child
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