Explore pivotal rulings from South African courts, including cases on foster child support, deceased estate obligations, child relocation, care and contact assessments, and representation in family trust disputes. Understand how the courts prioritize the best interests of children in diverse legal contexts.
Explore the complexities of parental rights and responsibilities in cases involving gamete donors under the Children’s Act 38 of 2005. This blog discusses a recent case where a lesbian couple and a sperm donor disputed the extent of his parental role, highlighting legal definitions and the best interests of the child.
Explore the case of Central Authority for RSA v DM [2024] ZAWCHC 170, where the court examined the concept of habitual residence in an international child abduction dispute under the Hague Convention. Learn about the critical factors considered, including mutual intent to relocate, jurisdictional facts, and the children’s preferences.