02/06/2024 Bertus Preller Best Interests of the Child, Children, Curator Ad Litem, Divorce, Guardianship, Parental Rights, Relocation, Views of the Child AR v BMR, best interests of the child, best practices, care and contact disputes, challenges, Child Participation, child-centered approach, children's rights, children's act, civil matters, Constitution, Court Proceedings, curator ad litem, family justice system care and contact, Family Law, independence, Legal Ethics, Legal Representation, objectivity, South Africa 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… READ MORE
31/01/2024 Bertus Preller Children, Divorce, Parental Rights, Schooling, Views of the Child acrimonious divorce, best interests of the child, Child Custody, child custody case, child-focused litigation, child's best interest, child's schooling, Children's Welfare, Children’s Act 38 of 2005, co-parenting, conciliation in family law, Court Proceedings, Divorce, educational stability, expert reports, Family Law, judicial decision, legal dispute, legal principles, motion proceedings, parental consent, Parental Rights, psychological well-being, Redhill School, School Enrollment, South African Constitution, South African High Court, St Stithians College, upper guardian Deciphering the Best Interests: A Legal Analysis of a Child’s Schooling in Divorce – U.R v S.B and Others (2024-001357) [2024] ZAGPJHC 55 (25 January 2024) Introduction: Urgent School Enrollment Dispute In this urgent legal matter brought before the court on 11 January 2024, the core issue revolved around the schooling of a minor child amidst… READ MORE
23/11/2023 Bertus Preller Arrears Asset Concealment, Asset Discovery, Cheetah Banknotes, Court Proceedings, divorce case, divorce proceedings, Family Law, Financial Disputes, financial investigation, interim maintenance, legal battle, Legal Complexity, Legal Drama Rule 43, Legal Strategy, Mandela Coins, Marital Assets, Marital Disputes, Personal Belongings, South African Law, staying subpoena, Subpoena Uncovering Hidden Treasures in Divorce Disputes: The Tale of Mandela Coins and Mysterious Cheetah-Adorned Banknotes. Staying a Rule 43 Application. – J.P.R.D v L.S.D (20916/2018) [2023] ZAWCHC 296 (23 November 2023) Wille J Background and Nature of the Case The case involved an application for a temporary stay of proceedings while an application to set aside a subpoena by a third… READ MORE