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A.E. v H.L. (2024/144979) [2025] ZAGPJHC 770 (8 August 2025)
In a Rule 43 divorce interim application, the High Court ordered child maintenance, limited contact, and expert family-preservation intervention after concerns about the applicant's alcohol use.
E.V.D.M v S.R.V.D.M (099818/2023) [2025] ZAGPPHC 378 (11 April 2025)
The court found that the clause in the contact agreement delegating binding decision-making power to the parenting coordinator was an unlawful and invalid delegation of judicial authority. Only courts may make binding rulings on parental rights and responsibilities; parenting coordinators may facilitate and mediate but cannot amend or determine such rights. The court ordered structured, phased-in contact arrangements for the respondent and the minor children, with the parenting coordinator appointed to implement and monitor these arrangements, but without authority to make binding changes to…
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B.M.S v J.N.W (2024/110526) [2025] ZAGPJHC 112 (10 February 2025)
The court found that the applicant's decision to relocate with the minor children to Cape Town was reasonable, bona fide, and in their best interests. The evidence demonstrated that the ongoing conflict between the parties had caused significant psychological harm to the children, and that stability with the applicant in Cape Town, supported by family and secure employment, was essential. The respondent's opposition was primarily motivated by a desire to maintain control rather than genuine concern for the children's welfare. Expert reports from Professor Pretorius and directives from the joi…
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J.A.R v L.LR (017913/2024) [2024] ZAGPPHC 910 (12 September 2024)
The High Court found both parents’ conflict was harming the child and appointed a new parenting coordinator, ending the previous coordinator’s role and confirming the parenting plan.
P.K v L.K (2021/1368) [2024] ZAGPJHC 922; [2025] 1 All SA 226 (GJ) (4 September 2024)
The court rejected urgent reinstatement of a 3-2-2 contact regime, appointed a new parenting coordinator, and ordered further child assessment and therapy.
S.K v E.B.K (1228/2024) [2024] ZAFSHC 157 (24 May 2024)
High Court variation of a rule 43 order: child maintenance increased, electricity supply restored, and a further costs contribution granted.
N.E.W v N.W (2019/7644) [2023] ZAGPJHC 1435 (7 November 2023)
The High Court varied a Rule 43 order in a divorce matter, set aside the earlier interim regime, and formalized broader contact for the applicant.
L.C v J.P.T (B1979/2023) [2023] ZAGPPHC 1884 (6 November 2023)
Urgent child-care dispute: the court kept both children with the respondent pending investigation, and set structured contact, testing, therapy, and coordination orders.
D.W.A v C.A - Rule 43 Application (1126/2022) [2023] ZAECQBHC 53 (26 September 2023)
The court appointed a counselling psychologist and mediator in a Rule 43 divorce dispute to help protect two children affected by parental conflict.
J.B v R.E (9202 / 2022) [2023] ZAWCHC 3 (17 January 2023)
The High Court granted a relocation order allowing the applicant to move with the minor child to Lyon, France, and set detailed care and contact arrangements.
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