New Cases, Articles and News on Family Law, Divorce Law and Separation in South Africa, written by Bertus Preller, Family and Divorce Law Attorney. Read the latest news and insights regarding family law including matrimonial law, divorce, domestic violence, child custody and more. Read the latest list of articles.Family and Divorce Law Cases in South AfricaStay updated on new case law on Family and Divorce Law in South Africa. Best Interests of the Child – 16/06/2025 When Good Intentions Meet Legal Reality: Y.T.B v J.F.B [2025] ZAGPPHC 494 (16 May 2025) – High Court Rejects Termination of Parental Rights Over Stale Cooperation Complaints. by Bertus Preller Summary The High Court's decision in Y.T.B v J.F.B represents a significant affirmation of the stringent evidentiary requirements for terminating … Best Interests of the Child – 15/06/2025 DNA Not Required: High Court Rules Fathers Don’t Need Genetic Testing After Paternity Confirmed – V.K and Another v Minister of Home Affairs and Others (21886/2023) [2025] ZAWCHC 219 (26 May 2025). by Bertus Preller The Facts: A Father's Fight for Recognition This case centers on V.K., a Zambian citizen who entered South Africa on … June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 February 2022 January 2022
Best Interests of the Child – 16/06/2025 When Good Intentions Meet Legal Reality: Y.T.B v J.F.B [2025] ZAGPPHC 494 (16 May 2025) – High Court Rejects Termination of Parental Rights Over Stale Cooperation Complaints. by Bertus Preller Summary The High Court's decision in Y.T.B v J.F.B represents a significant affirmation of the stringent evidentiary requirements for terminating …
Best Interests of the Child – 15/06/2025 DNA Not Required: High Court Rules Fathers Don’t Need Genetic Testing After Paternity Confirmed – V.K and Another v Minister of Home Affairs and Others (21886/2023) [2025] ZAWCHC 219 (26 May 2025). by Bertus Preller The Facts: A Father's Fight for Recognition This case centers on V.K., a Zambian citizen who entered South Africa on …