01/03/2024 Bertus Preller Abduction, Children, Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, Parental Rights, Relocation, Views of the Child child custody law, child protection law, child welfare, Children's Best Interests, consent and acquiescence, cross-border family law, custody rights, Family Law, Hague Convention, International Child Abduction, international custody battle, Judicial Discretion, Justice Cloete, Legal Analysis, legal decision-making, legal fairness, Legal Jurisdiction, legal precedent, legal proceedings costs, MB v LC and Another, parental disputes, Plascon-Evans rule, South Africa legal system, wrongful retention Justice Prevails: Navigating International Child Abduction Law with Precision and Compassion. – MB v LC and Another (21586/2023) [2024] ZAWCHC 61 (29 February 2024). Introduction and Background The case adjudicated by Justice J Cloete, delves into a dispute under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. This matter revolves around… READ MORE
31/01/2024 Bertus Preller Children, Guardianship, Parental Rights best interests of the child, Child Custody, child welfare, child-focused decisions, child's wellbeing, Court Decisions, custody assessments, Custody Battles, custody disputes, custody evaluation, custody hearings, family advocacy, Family Court, family dynamics, Family Law, family law case study, family law principles, guardianship, Legal Analysis, legal challenges, legal judgments, Legal precedents, legal responsibilities, parent-child relationship, parental disputes, parental obligations, Parental Rights, parental roles, South African Law Navigating Turbulent Waters: A Case Study on Parental Rights and the Complex Dynamics of Family Law. – G.D v M.M (4809/2022) [2024] ZAGPJHC 65 (29 January 2024) INTRODUCTION The Applicant's Request: The applicant sought an order to be declared the sole holder of parental responsibilities and rights concerning guardianship and care of the minor child. This included… READ MORE