Maintenance & Majority
Wednesday, 26 February 2020
Introduction It is trite in law that both biological parents have the duty to maintain their minor child. It is often believed that this maintenance obligation only exists until a child attains majority. We consider this misnomer and explore the mandatory maintenance obligations that may exist towards a child beyond majority. Background Under South African
- Published in Children’s Act 38
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H S v J S (1025/2016) [2019] ZAFSHC 2 (7 March 2019)
Tuesday, 26 March 2019
SUMMARY On or about 22 December 2016, the Honourable Justice Daffue J granted a decree of divorce in the unopposed motion court which included a deed of settlement pertaining to the care and residency of the two minor children born from the marriage which existed between the Applicant and Respondent. At the time, the parties
- Published in Family Law, children, News, primary care
