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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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Safeguarding Orphans’ Future: Lessons from the Welgemoed v Potgieter Guardianship Dispute. – Welgemoed and Another v Potgieter and Others (88660/2019) [2024] ZAGPPHC 13 (2 January 2024).

Introduction to the Case The matter of Welgemoed and Another v Potgieter and Others (88660/2019) presented before the Gauteng Division, Pretoria High Court, captivates with its sorrowful premise, underpinning the…

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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…

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