A parent may either have full or specific parental responsibilities and rights in respect of a child. The responsibilities and rights include the responsibility and right to care for the child, maintain contact with the child, act as guardian and contribute towards...
A parent may either have full or specific parental responsibilities and rights in respect of a child. The responsibilities and rights include the responsibility and right to care for the child, maintain contact with the child, act as guardian and contribute towards...
Five qualities to look for In a Mediator When dealing with a dispute, whether it be between spouses, partners or businesses, it is vital that both parties do the necessary research to feel comfortable with the mediator chosen. Should either party feel uncomfortable...
At Vermeulen Attorneys we understand that family law matters are unlike other legal matters. Our specialist family law attorneys make sure that our clients receive relevant, up to date advice regarding the legal position and the law in order to achieve the best...
The South African Court system is often overwhelmed, with many cases coming through the doors, and not enough people and resources to keep up with the demand. With this in mind, there is a new proposal from the Rules Board for Courts of Law that will require South...
The change of position for women previously discriminated against in customary marriages Cabinet in July 2019 approved the submissions made on the Recognition of Customary Marriages Amendment Bill of 2019 to Parliament. The approval of this Bill is said to be a major...
At the outset of this article "How To Enforce a Maintenance Order", it should be noted that failure to pay maintenance when the court has ordered payment, is a criminal offence and one may be jailed for failure to pay maintenance. Enforcement of maintenance orders is...
Gender-based violence (hereinafter “GBV”) is an intense and widespread problem in South Africa, impacting on almost every aspect of life. What is gender-based violence? GBV is broadly defined as “the general term used to capture violence that occurs as a result of the...
Introduction In a society where divorce and children born out of wedlock are prevalent, our law must play a role in order to ensure that children’s rights and interests are protected. When parents are at odds relating all other aspects of the relationship, they also...
