29/11/2024 Bertus Preller Alienation, Best Interests of the Child, Children, Costs, Curator Ad Litem, Divorce, Parental Alienation, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Shared Residency abuse investigation, best interests of child, case coordinator, child protection, child safety, child sexual abuse allegations, child testimony, child welfare, child's voice, children's act, court-ordered therapy, curator ad litem, custody disputes, custody evaluation, evidence assessment, expert evidence, family court experts, family court procedure, family dynamics, forensic interviewing, forensic social workers, parental contact, Parental Rights, professional expertise, psychological evaluation, sexual abuse assessment, sexual misconduct claims, social work credentials, social work evaluation, supervised access Sexual Abuse Allegations & Expert Social Workers: High Court Sets New Standards in Child Care and Contact – N.J.B.D. v C.D (8780/2021P) [2024] ZAKZPHC 112 (27 November 2024). Background: A Complex History of Custody Disputes and Sexual Misconduct Allegations In a compelling judgment delivered by Acting Justice Nicholson in the KwaZulu-Natal Division of the High Court, Pietermaritzburg, the… READ MORE
14/07/2024 Bertus Preller Artificial fertilisation, Best Interests of the Child, Children, Parental Rights, Same Sex Couples, Surrogacy, Surrogacy Laws South Africa altruistic surrogacy, artificial fertilization, best interests of the child, breach of agreement, case-by-case approach, children's act, commercial surrogacy, commissioning parents, court confirmation, domicile requirement, Ex parte Three Surrogacy Applications, Family Law, genetic link, High Court, legal parentage, Legal Recourse, Legal Requirements, psychological evaluation, same-sex couples, South Africa, surrogacy, surrogacy advertising, surrogacy agreement, surrogacy ethics, Surrogacy Laws South Africa, surrogate compensation, surrogate mother, termination rights Navigating the Legal Landscape of Surrogacy in South Africa: Current Law and Recent Developments. Introduction In navigating the complex terrain of starting a family, many South Africans are turning to surrogacy as a viable option. The Surrogacy Law in South Africa plays a pivotal… READ MORE
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