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The Legal Framework: The Child’s Best Interests as the Paramount Consideration

by Robyn Shepherd | Nov 30, 2025 | Family Law

Introduction Section 28(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 provides that “a child’s best interests are of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child.” This constitutional principle is given practical effect through the...

The Child Relocation Process in South Africa

by Robyn Shepherd | Mar 4, 2025 | News

Introduction Relocation disputes involving children are among the most complex and emotionally charged matters in family law. In South Africa, the relocation of a child, whether domestically or internationally, requires careful legal consideration, as it directly...

The Duty of Child Support – Who is Responsible?

by Guest Author | Jun 21, 2021 | Civil Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Family Law, Publications

It is no secret that the poor communities in South Africa face a high unemployment rate and poverty due to a struggling economy. But an even more prevalent theme in the townships and communities is the number of children left without parents, leaving them to fend for...

Independant Schools and Expulsion – Contract and the Constitution

by Guest Author | Jan 6, 2020 | Civil Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Contract Drafting, Publications

As of 9 January 2019, and estimated 402 141 students were enrolled in the 1966 independent schools scattered throughout South Africa.[1] As such, 3% of all students are in attendance at independent schools. No statistic could be found indicating how many students left...

The Legal Framework: The Child’s Best Interests as the Paramount Consideration

The Child Relocation Process in South Africa

The Duty of Child Support – Who is Responsible?

Independant Schools and Expulsion – Contract and the Constitution

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