N.N v S.M.A (093796/2023) [2024] ZAGPPHC 504 (24 May 2024)
Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
093796/2023
Judge
Retief
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.
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.
Heunis v Heunis (989/2020) [2021] ZAECPEHC 28 (7 May 2021)
Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Port Elizabeth
Case number
989/2020
Judge
Rugunanan
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.
T.P.M v C.M (224/2020) [2021] ZAFSHC 22 (11 February 2021)
Court
Free State High Court, Bloemfontein
Case number
224/2020
Judge
Mathebula
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…