22/02/2024 Bertus Preller Children, Guardianship, Parental Rights, Same Sex Couples adoption, best interests of the child, child care, child development, child protection, child welfare, child-centric approach, Children’s Act 38 of 2005, Contact rights, Court Rulings, custody rights, emotional well-being, Family Court, family dynamics, Family Law, family structures, foster care, guardianship application, Guardianship Rights, Legal Framework, Legal precedents, legal standing, non-biological guardianship, Parental Responsibilities, psychological assessments, psychological bonds, R.C v H.S.C, stepparent rights, visitation rights Expanding Family Boundaries: Navigating Non-Biological Guardianship Rights – R.C v H.S.C (A5033/22) [2023] ZAGPJHC 219; 2023 (4) SA 231 (GJ). 1. Introduction In this case the High Court delved deeply into the intricacies of guardianship, contact, and care rights under the Children's Act, with a keen focus on the welfare… READ MORE
13/11/2023 Bertus Preller Children, Guardianship, Parental Rights Access to Justice, Case Backlogs, child welfare, Children's Amendment Act 17 of 2022, Children's Courts, Family Law Amendments, Family Law Transformation, guardianship, Guardianship Rights, High Court, Jurisdiction Expansion, Legal Consents, Legal Guardianship, Legal proceedings, Legal Recourse, Legal System, Parental Responsibilities, South African Family Law, Systemic Strain Understanding the New Children’s Act 17 of 2022: A Landmark Shift in South African Family Law. Introduction The South African legal landscape witnessed a significant legislative shift with the enactment of the Children's Amendment Act 17 of 2022. This landmark change introduced the jurisdiction of Children's… READ MORE