Children | Holiday Travel | Separated Parents December is one of the busiest travel periods of the year. For separated or divorced parents, travelling with children can involve more than simply booking flights and accommodation. Parents should consider their parental responsibilities and rights, existing parenting plans or court orders, the

December Holidays | Children | Separated Parents December should be a time for children to enjoy their school holidays, spend time with family and make memories. For separated or divorced parents, however, the festive season can quickly become a source of conflict. Questions about Christmas Day, New Year, holiday travel,

Personal Injury A trip to a shopping centre is not something most people associate with the risk of serious injury. Unfortunately, accidents can happen when floors, walkways, stairs, escalators or other areas of a shopping centre are not properly maintained or made reasonably safe. If you have been injured at

Family Law When a parent stops paying maintenance, the financial consequences can quickly affect the day-to-day needs of a child. South African law provides mechanisms for enforcing maintenance obligations. This is a common problem after parents separate, particularly when one parent is responsible for making regular maintenance payments for a

Civil Litigation Receiving a summons can be intimidating. A sheriff arrives at your home or workplace, hands you formal court documents, and suddenly you are faced with legal terminology, deadlines and a claim being made against you. The Most Important Thing to Understand Receiving a summons does not mean that

Family Law Can my ex stop me from seeing my child? This is a question that many separated parents face, particularly when communication between the parents has broken down. The Short Answer One parent generally cannot simply decide to prevent the other parent from having contact with their child because

Family Law | Cohabitation In a landmark ruling that could reshape how South Africans view long-term relationships, the Supreme Court of Appeal confirmed that unmarried partners who live together may claim a share of a joint estate, even without a formal marriage. The court’s decision affirms that a universal partnership

Family Law | Case Update The Gauteng Local Division of the High Court, Johannesburg, has handed down a significant ruling clarifying when a spouse may launch a Rule 43 application for interim relief. In AC v HC (2024/148225), Acting Judge Abro reaffirmed that a Rule 43 application is not competent

Constitutional Law | Parental Leave On 3 October 2025, the Constitutional Court of South Africa delivered a historic judgment concerning the country’s parental leave framework. In Van Wyk and Others v Minister of Employment and Labour; Commission for Gender Equality and Another v Minister of Employment and Labour and Others,

Family Law | Children & Parenting When parents separate or divorce, questions about care, contact and parental responsibilities often arise. In South Africa, the Family Advocate plays an important role in ensuring that the best interests of the child remain at the centre of decisions concerning children. Many parents are