K.O v M.S (2024-021334)
K.O v M.S (2024-021334) [2025] ZAGPPHC 192 (24 February 2025)
The court found that shared residency was not in the best interests of the minor child OR due to the high level of conflict between the parents, their inability to communicate effectively, and the potential emotional disruption to OR and her sibling AL. The social worker's report recommending shared residency was found to lack sufficient factual and scientific support, and did not meet the requirements for expert evidence. The Family Advocate's report, which opposed shared residency and emphasised the importance of stability and quality parenting over equal time, was preferred. The applicant'…
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- Residency Of Minor Children
- Shared Residency
- Expert Evidence In Family Law
- Best Interests Of Child
- Parental Rights And Responsibilities
- Variation Of Contact Orders