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Family And Children [2021] ZAGPPHC 26

H.L v J.E.L (69227/17)

H.L v J.E.L (69227/17) [2021] ZAGPPHC 26 (18 January 2021)

High Court divorce judgment ordering divorce, rehabilitative spousal maintenance, child maintenance, and suspension of the father’s care and contact rights.

  • Divorce Act Maintenance
  • Accrual System
  • Rehabilitative Maintenance
  • Parental Rights Suspension
  • Division Of Assets
  • Divorce
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Family And Children [2020] ZAGPPHC 615

O.M.L.M v K.K.C.M (27774/17)

O.M.L.M v K.K.C.M (27774/17) [2020] ZAGPPHC 615 (14 October 2020)

The court found that the applicant, as the biological mother and co-holder of parental rights, had standing to seek suspension of the respondent's parental rights and responsibilities. The evidence established that the respondent had a history of substance abuse, mental illness, unemployment, and lack of commitment to the child's welfare, including failure to honour visitation and maintenance obligations. The Family Advocate's reports confirmed the respondent's lack of cooperation and inability to maintain a stable relationship with the child. Applying the best interests of the child principl…

  • Parental Rights Suspension
  • Best Interest Of Child
  • Children S Act
  • Guardianship
  • Supervised Contact
  • Maintenance
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