15/03/2024 Bertus Preller Best Interests of the Child, Parental Rights, Relocation Australia, Child Custody, child welfare, child's preference, Child's Best Interests, court decision, cross-border custody, cultural integration, Custodian Parent, custody agreement, educational impact, expert evidence, Family Advocate, Family Court, France, Hague Convention, International Relocation, judicial analysis, legal dispute, legal precedent, legal principles, non-custodial parent, parental consent, parental plans, Parental Rights, psychological evaluation, relocation guidelines, RH v NM, South African Family Law Navigating the Waters of International Child Relocation: A Legal Deep Dive into R.H v N.M (12871/2021) [2024] ZAWCHC 77 (11 March 2024). Navigating International Custody Disputes: Insights from RH v NM In the matter of RH v NM, the Western Cape High Court delved into a complex international custody dispute, providing significant… READ MORE
20/01/2024 Bertus Preller Children, Divorce, Parental Rights, Relocation A.D.B v B.A.K, best interests of the child, Child Relocation, child welfare, court decision, custodial parent, custody disputes, custody rights, emotional impact, emotional wellbeing, family courts, family dynamics, Family Law, family law principles, International Relocation, Judge Mossop J, judicial decision-making, legal challenges, legal considerations, Legal precedents, non-custodial parent, parent-child relationship, parental consent, Parental Responsibilities, Parental Rights, parenting plan, relocation disputes, South Africa, welfare of the child Navigating the Complexities of Child Relocation Cases in South African Family Law. – A.D.B v B.A.K (15944/22P) [2023] ZAKZPHC 1. – (9 January 2023). The case of A.D.B v B.A.K, presided over by Judge Mossop J, involved intricate family law matters pertaining to the relocation of a minor child. The core issue was the… READ MORE
19/01/2024 Bertus Preller Adversarial Legal System, Children, Parental Rights, Relocation Child Custody, child maintenance, child welfare, Child's Best Interests, children's act, Constitutional Rights, court judgement, custodial parent rights, family advocate report, family court decision, Family Law, family law practice, international child relocation, international family law, International Relocation, Johannesburg High Court, landmark ruling, Legal Analysis, legal precedent, MAHOMED AJ, new case on child relocation, non-custodial parent, parent-child relationship, parental consent, Parental Responsibilities, relocation consent, relocation rights, South African legal system, T.R v S.M Shaping the Future of Family Law: A Pivotal South African Case on Child Relocation – T.R v S.M (035901/2023) [2024] ZAGPJHC 35 (17 January 2024). Facts of the Case Background Parties and Relationship: From 2009 to 2012, T.R (the applicant) and S.M (the respondent) were in a relationship but never married. They had a daughter… READ MORE