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P.C v C.C (2024-005569) [2025] ZAGPPHC 762 (22 July 2025)
An urgent application to permanently change a minor child’s primary residence was postponed sine die for further Family Advocate or expert investigation.
Zana v Gwanzura (Leave to Appeal) (2025-068106) [2025] ZAGPPHC 710 (17 July 2025)
The High Court dismissed an application for leave to appeal in a child relocation dispute, finding no reasonable prospect that another court would reach a different result.
R.B v E.B (3893/2022) [2025] ZALMPPHC 10 (27 January 2025)
The court changed a shared care arrangement for a young child, placing primary residence with the respondent pending a psychologist’s report, with reasonable contact for the applicant.
L.B v L.A.E (8551/2022) [2023] ZAGPPHC 1915 (21 November 2023)
The court found that the applicant failed to provide compelling reasons for the appointment of a clinical psychologist, as the issues raised were adequately addressed by previous expert reports and the Family Advocate. The evidence showed that the minor child is generally happy, secure, and well-balanced, though some developmental concerns exist. The court determined that the current contact regime lacks sufficient structure and routine, contributing to the child's uneasiness. The best interests of the child require a more stable and predictable contact schedule, not increased contact or slee…
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J.J.A v A.A (2022/021236) [2023] ZAGPJHC 1045 (15 September 2023)
Urgent custody dispute in which the court kept the children primarily with the respondent, ordered a Family Advocate report, and reserved costs.
H.R.V.D.M v C.J.C.V.D.M (2022/27049) [2023] ZAGPJHC 1018 (11 September 2023)
The court declined to extend a father's access to his 2-year-old son, leaving the existing arrangement in place pending a Family Advocate report.
WB v JB (2017/33235) [2022] ZAGPJHC 150 (16 March 2022)
The court declined to urgently relocate a minor child from Stilbaai to Gauteng, finding the evidence insufficient and ordering further reports before any final residence decision.
M.P v B.N (D326/2018) [2020] ZAKZDHC 28 (30 July 2020)
The court varied a shared residence arrangement for a young child, placing primary residence with the applicant and setting detailed contact for the respondent.
I H v M W (12093/2019) [2019] ZAGPJHC 121 (11 April 2019)
The High Court ordered interim shared custody of a 16-year-old child pending a family advocate report, with both parents to ensure access during care periods.
Menge v Mebge (4233/2017) [2018] ZAFSHC 31 (29 March 2018)
Rule 43(6) variation application dismissed because the applicant failed to show materially changed circumstances. A postponement request was also refused.
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