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Constitutional Court’s Insightful Interpretation of the Hague Convention’s Article 13(b) in a Pivotal International Child Custody Case – Ad Hoc Central Authority for RSA and Another v Heidi Nicole Koch N.O. and Another [2023] ZACC 37.

FACTS This case involves a complex international child custody dispute under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. Here is a summary of the key facts:…

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Navigating the Complexities of Spousal Maintenance: Insights from the Landmark J.E.R (Nee O) v B.E.S – Appeal (A16/2023; 15871/16) [2023] ZAWCHC 291 (20 November 2023). Divorce Case.

Facts of the Case Parties: The case involves J.E.R. (nee O), the appellant, and B.E.S, the respondent. They were married and are now undergoing divorce proceedings. Marriage Duration: The couple…

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Navigating International Waters: A South African Family Law Case on Child Relocation to Dubai. – TS v S D D – Case Number: 7389/2023 – 20 November 2023.

Holderness AJ INTRODUCTION Application by the Mother: The applicant, the mother of two children, S (15 years old) and K (11 years old), sought several legal reliefs. These included: Permission…

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Setting the Standard: A Comprehensive High Court Judgment on Family Law That Redefines Attorney Conduct and The Views of the Child.

C.T v T.E.T (9685/2022) ZAWCHC 262 (13 October 2023) Court and Case Details The case was heard in the High Court of South Africa, Western Cape Division, Cape Town, presided…

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The Need for a Paradigm Shift in Family Law Practice. Redefining the Role of Lawyers: The Untapped Potential of Mediation in Family Law.

The acronym 'ADR' often evokes a sense of dread among lawyers, interpreted not as 'Alternative Dispute Resolution' but as an "Alarming Drop in Revenue." However, this need not be the…

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Redefining Fairness: How the Constitutional Court’s Landmark Ruling Changes the Financial Landscape of Marriages Out of Community of Property in South Africa.

EB (born S) v ER (born B) and Others; KG v Minister of Home Affairs and Others ZACC 32 Introduction On 10 October 2023, South Africa's Constitutional Court delivered groundbreaking…

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Landmark Constitutional Court Ruling: Equal Access to Family Advocate Services for All Parents in South Africa.

CENTRE FOR CHILD LAW V T S AND OTHERS ZACC 22 - 29 June 2023 THE FACTS The facts of the Centre for Child Law v T S and Others…

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