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Family And Children [2024] ZAGPPHC 504

N.N v S.M.A (093796/2023)

N.N v S.M.A (093796/2023) [2024] ZAGPPHC 504 (24 May 2024)

The High Court granted a father primary care and relocation of his son to Cameroon, subject to parental guidance, attachment therapy, and a contact plan.

  • Relocation Of Minor
  • Primary Care And Residency
  • Parental Rights And Responsibilities
  • Voice Of The Child
  • Attachment Therapy
  • Relocation-of-minor
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Family And Children [2023] ZAFSHC 240

M.D.P v C.J.D.P (2413/2023)

M.D.P v C.J.D.P (2413/2023) [2023] ZAFSHC 240 (22 June 2023)

Rule 43 interim relief in a divorce matter: the court regulated care, contact, maintenance, bond payments, school fees, movables, and costs pending the main action.

  • Parental Responsibilities And Rights
  • Primary Care And Residency
  • Contact Rights
  • Maintenance Pendente Lite
  • Rule 43 Procedure
  • Rule-43
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Family And Children [2021] ZAECPEHC 28

Heunis v Heunis (989/2020)

Heunis v Heunis (989/2020) [2021] ZAECPEHC 28 (7 May 2021)

In this divorce action, the High Court ordered the defendant to pay the plaintiff’s costs after finding his conduct and stronger finances justified the order.

  • Divorce Act Section 10
  • Costs Of Suit
  • Primary Care And Residency
  • Maintenance For Minor Child
  • Accrual System
  • Divorce-costs
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Family And Children [2021] ZAFSHC 22

T.P.M v C.M (224/2020)

T.P.M v C.M (224/2020) [2021] ZAFSHC 22 (11 February 2021)

The court found that both parents are generally good and capable, but the applicant had provided consistent care for the minor child, especially during the respondent's absence. Allegations against the applicant were unsubstantiated, and the child had formed stable relationships in her current environment. The respondent's opposition to regular contact was not supported by evidence and did not serve the child's best interests. The court held that the applicant is better placed to provide for the child's educational and emotional wellbeing, and that both parents should retain parental responsi…

  • Primary Care And Residency
  • Best Interests Of Child
  • Parental Responsibilities
  • Contact Rights
  • Costs In Family Law
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