Nov 29, 2018 | Family Divorce and Matrimonial Law
Parental child abduction is defined as the “taking, retention, or concealment of a child or children by a parent, other family member, or their agent, in derogation of the custody rights, including visitation rights of another parent or family member.” [Girdner, L....
Nov 5, 2018 | Family Divorce and Matrimonial Law, Immigration Law
When planning to travel the world, you envision all the places you will go and the memories you will make. The last thing on your mind is all the red tape involved when crossing borders, especially when travelling with minors. South Africa is no exception to the rest...
Oct 15, 2018 | Family Divorce and Matrimonial Law
South African law recognises domestic violence as a “serious social evil” that unfortunately has a high incidence within our society. Affecting the most vulnerable members, it is often not reported to the authorities. Regulated by the Domestic Violence Act 116/1998...
Jul 31, 2018 | Family Divorce and Matrimonial Law
The home that a couple lives in during their marriage is called the matrimonial or family home. Sometimes, when couples separate or are getting divorced, one party wants the other spouse to move out. May one spouse evict another from the home? The short answer is no....
Jul 16, 2018 | Family Divorce and Matrimonial Law
Customary vs Civil Law marriage A customary marriage is defined as two people who are married according to a custom as opposed to the laws of a country. Civil marriage is when two people are married in terms of South African law. Validity of a customary marriage...
Jun 19, 2018 | Family Divorce and Matrimonial Law, Immigration Law
South African Immigration Regulations state that a parent travelling with a minor child must produce the child’s unabridged birth certificate (or adoption certificate in respect of adopted children), as well as an affidavit granting consent from the other parent...
