01/06/2024 Bertus Preller Best Interests of the Child, Children, Conduct of Childcare Experts, Guardianship, Parental Rights, Relocation, Views of the Child best interests of the child, child development, Child Relocation, child's views, Children’s Act 38 of 2005, clinical psychologist, co-parenting, competing interests, counselling psychologist, emotional well-being, expert evidence, Family Law, landmark decision, meaningful relationship, non-relocating parent, Parental Rights, parenting plan, reasonableness of relocation, relocating parent, relocation application, relocation assessment, relocation dispute, relocation factors, relocation hearing, relocation judgment, relocation order, section 28(2) Constitution, shared parenting, urgent relief V.L v F.N (4760/2024) [2024] ZAWCHC 146 (30 May 2024) – A Court Decision in Family Law on Child Relocation. Introduction In the recent case of V.L v F.N (4760/2024) ZAWCHC 146, delivered on 30 May 2024, the Western Cape High Court was faced with a complex and emotionally charged… READ MORE
02/02/2024 Bertus Preller Children, Parental Rights, Relocation, Views of the Child child welfare, Children's Best Interests, Children's Welfare, children's act, Constitutional Rights, court decision, cross-border parenting, custody arrangements, emotional stability, family court decisions, family dynamics, Family Law, family relocation, international custody, international move, judicial considerations, Legal Analysis, Legal Framework, legal guidance, Legal precedents, Legal Strategy, minor children relocation, parental consent, Parental Responsibilities, Parental Rights, relocation cases, shared parenting, travel consent, visitation rights Navigating Family Dynamics: Granting Relocation Orders for Minor Children’s Best Interests. – H F v P F ; In Re: E F and Others (2022/028593) [2024] ZAGPJHC 88 (31 January 2024). Introduction to the Interim Removal Application for Minor Children On 21 June 2023, NDLOKOVANE AJ delivered a pivotal order addressing the contested interim removal of three minor children, aged 14,… READ MORE
23/09/2023 Bertus Preller Children, Parental Rights, Relocation bias mitigation strategies, case law references, Child's Best Interests, children's act, court considerations, cultural bias, cultural competency, cultural shift, Family Law, judiciary discretion, mobility rights, Parental Rights, relocation cases, relocation jurisprudence, shared parenting, South African legal system Unveiling Cultural Bias and Parental Rights: A Deep Dive into South African Relocation Cases. The Risk of Cultural Bias in International Relocation Disputes: A South African Perspective. A scholarly article authored by Dr. Martin Strous, who holds a Ph.D., was recently made public in… READ MORE
29/01/2022 Bertus Preller Alimony, Children, Divorce, Interim Maintenance, Maintenance, Rule 43 accrual system, Bertus Preller, children's education, children's stability, community of property, contribution to legal expenses, digital investigation, Divorce, Divorce Attorney Cape Town, divorce mediation, divorce proceedings, Divorce process, divorce settlements, Family Law, finances, financial affairs in divorce, financial disclosure, husband's financial information, insurance policy, interim maintenance, legal negotiations, Legal Representation, maintenance cover, marital estate, matrimonial home, mediation organizations, parenting plan, pension fund division, Primary Caregiver, Property Division, restraining order, retirement annuity, shared parenting, spousal support, women's financial rights Divorce – What every woman should know Making the choice to divorce is a difficult one, and the risk are it’s followed by an even more traumatic lead-up to the divorce, it is like a roller-coaster on… READ MORE