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Family And Children [2025] ZAGPJHC 50

A.J.E v W.R.E and Others (2025/006632)

A.J.E v W.R.E and Others (2025/006632) [2025] ZAGPJHC 50 (29 January 2025)

The High Court ordered two children immediately re-enrolled at their schools after a father unilaterally withdrew them despite a court-ordered joint decision-making agreement.

  • Joint Decision Making
  • School Enrolment
  • Best Interests Of Child
  • Maintenance Obligations
  • Mediation Clause
  • Family-law
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Family And Children [2023] ZAKZPHC 2

R.M.D v K.D (16995/22P)

R.M.D v K.D (16995/22P) [2023] ZAKZPHC 2 (13 January 2023)

The court found that the animosity and lack of cooperation between the parents had created unnecessary urgency and conflict, but the overriding consideration was the best interests of the minor child. Both parents were capable caregivers, but the child, being five years old and impressionable, required stability and a nurturing environment. The respondent, the mother, provided a settled home and a positive support system, and the psychologist's report raised concerns about the applicant's behaviour and unilateral decision-making. The court rejected the applicant's disparaging remarks about th…

  • Primary Residence Of Child
  • Best Interests Of Child
  • Custody Dispute
  • Children S Act
  • Parental Rights
  • School Enrolment
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Family And Children [2018] ZAECGHC 135

H.H v L.M.A (3584/2018)

H.H v L.M.A (3584/2018) [2018] ZAECGHC 135 (18 December 2018)

The court dismissed an urgent father's application for extended holiday contact, finding it was not in the children's best interests, and granted the mother's counter-application.

  • Parental Rights And Responsibilities
  • Best Interests Of The Child
  • Contact And Access
  • Psychological Assessment
  • School Enrolment
  • Best-interests-of-the-child
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Administrative Law [2010] ZAGPJHC 8

B and Another v Creecy NO and Others (2009/52850)

B and Another v Creecy NO and Others (2009/52850) [2010] ZAGPJHC 8 (10 March 2010)

High Court dismissed an urgent bid to reinstate a learner as deputy head boy and RLC member after he voluntarily left school. Costs were split by stage.

  • School Enrolment
  • Internal Appeal Exhaustion
  • Declaratory Relief
  • Leadership Positions
  • Costs Award
  • School-enrolment
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