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“Best Interests Prevail: Court Rejects Child Relocation to War-Torn Israel in T.R.S.T v U.A.R and Others (019086/2023) [2025] ZAGPJHC 399 (14 April 2025)”.

Introduction to T.R.S.T v U.A.R: A Relocation Application to Israel The recent case of T.R.S.T v U.A.R and Others (019086/2023) ZAGPJHC 399 (14 April 2025) presented the Gauteng Division of…

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Uncharted Guardians: The Rise and Reform of Parental Coordinators in South Africa’s Family Law Frontier.

Parental Coordinators in South Africa: Legal Framework and Development Parental Coordinators (PCs) have become an essential mechanism in managing high-conflict parenting disputes in South Africa, particularly after divorce or separation.…

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Hague Convention Defences Prevail: Court Refuses Child’s Return in Central Authority of South Africa and Another v C.M (2023/077002) [2025] ZAGPJHC 99 (10 February 2025).

The Hague Convention and International Child Abduction: A Legal Framework International child abduction cases are among the most complex disputes that courts must resolve, requiring a delicate balance between protecting…

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Guardianship and Relocation Disputes in Focus: LR J and Another; In Re: JB J v EH B and Others (2024-024281) [2025] ZAGPJHC 11 (14 January 2025.

Introduction to the Case: Background and Legal Context The case LR J and Another; In Re: JB J v EH B and Others (2024-024281) ZAGPJHC 11 (14 January 2025) highlights…

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Relocation Disputes in South Africa: Balancing the Child’s Best Interests and Parental Rights.

Understanding Relocation Disputes and the Best Interests of the Child Relocation disputes arise when a parent wishes to move with a minor child, either within South Africa or internationally, and…

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Breaking the Cycle: Legal Insights into Parental Alienation in High-Conflict Divorces.

Understanding Parental Alienation: Definition and Key Characteristics Parental alienation is a complex psychological phenomenon that can emerge in high-conflict divorce or separation cases, often with devastating consequences for families. It…

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Urgency Dismissed in Grandparents’ Access Case: E.S and Others v P.S and Another (16138/24) [2024] ZAWCHC 201 (12 August 2024).

Background: A Family's Struggle for Contact After Tragedy In the heart-wrenching case of E.S and Others v P.S and Another (16138/24) ZAWCHC 201 (12 August 2024), the Western Cape High…

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Navigating Parental Consent for International Travel: Insights from J.S v R.S (4146/24) [2024] ZAWCHC 199 (2 August 2024)

Background: A Battle Over Holiday Travel with a Minor Child In the recent Western Cape High Court case of J.S v R.S (4146/24) ZAWCHC 199 (2 August 2024), Acting Justice…

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The Crucial Role of Curators Ad Litem in Protecting Children’s Interests in South African Care and Contact Matters.

Introduction The appointment of a curator ad litem in legal matters involving the care and well-being of children has become increasingly important in ensuring that the best interests of the…

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