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​​​A GRANDPARENT’S RIGHT TO ACCESS AND DUTY TO SUPPORT

SUMMARY The Children’s Act 38 of 2005 (hereinafter the Children’s Act) governs the laws, as they relate to the care, contact and protection of children.[1] The rights of access for grandparents and third parties are governed by Sections 23 and 24 of the Children’s Act. Parents of children born in wedlock enjoy automatic Parental Responsibilities […]

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Need to apply for a Variation or Discharge of a Maintenance Order?

In terms of Section 16(1)(b) of the Maintenance Act, 99 of 1998 (“the Maintenance Act”), the maintenance court may – in the case where a maintenance order is in force: (i)             Make a maintenance order in substitution of such (existing) maintenance order; or (ii)            Discharge such maintenance order. In the matter of M v M

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