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Family And Children [2024] ZAGPJHC 834

W.J v K.W and Another (2018/29229)

W.J v K.W and Another (2018/29229) [2024] ZAGPJHC 834 (26 August 2024)

The High Court found the first respondent in contempt of a Rule 43 order for enrolling children in a new school without the applicant parent’s prior agreement.

  • Contempt Of Court
  • Parental Responsibilities And Rights
  • Uniform Rule 43
  • School Enrolment Without Consent
  • Children's Act Section 35
  • Contempt-of-court
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Family And Children [2024] ZAECELLC 36

C.E v N.E (EL 1710 / 2022)

C.E v N.E (EL 1710 / 2022) [2024] ZAECELLC 36 (9 July 2024)

The High Court varied a Rule 43 maintenance order, holding that the R15,000 payment was not for accommodation only but cash maintenance. It reduced the amount to R4,000 per month.

  • Maintenance Variation
  • Interpretation Of Court Orders
  • Uniform Rule 43
  • Cash Maintenance
  • Change In Circumstances
  • Maintenance-variation
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Family And Children [2009] ZAWCHC 231

Visser v Visser (21127/2009)

Visser v Visser (21127/2009) [2009] ZAWCHC 231 (15 December 2009)

The respondent failed to adduce sufficient evidence to establish a reasonable doubt that his non-compliance with the maintenance and costs contribution order was due to inability to pay rather than lack of will. The respondent's denials regarding ongoing income and private work were unsubstantiated, and his bank statements revealed withdrawals that could have been used to comply with the order. The respondent did not seek to file further evidence to rebut the applicant's claims about his income sources. The maintenance order remained unvaried, and the respondent's conduct was found to be wilf…

  • Maintenance Pendente Lite
  • Contempt Of Court
  • Uniform Rule 43
  • Contribution To Costs
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Variation Of Maintenance Order
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