by elijah | Jan 16, 2026 | Blog
Adoption is a significant legal mechanism designed to provide children who cannot be cared for by their birth parents with a permanent, stable, and nurturing family environment. The South African legal framework, primarily governed by the Children’s Act 38 of 2005,...
by elijah | Jan 16, 2026 | Blog
Being served with a protection order is a significant legal event that carries serious consequences. It signals that a court has found, at least on a prima facie basis, that there are grounds to believe domestic violence has occurred or is likely to occur. While...
by elijah | Jan 16, 2026 | Blog
Domestic violence profoundly affects the legal landscape of divorce proceedings in South Africa. Beyond the immediate physical and emotional harm, allegations and findings of domestic violence influence the negotiation and adjudication of divorce-related matters...
by elijah | Jan 16, 2026 | Blog
Domestic violence remains a critical social and legal issue in South Africa. The law recognises that abuse is not confined to married couples and extends protection to a broad spectrum of domestic relationships. Among these, the rights of unmarried partners—including...
by elijah | Jan 16, 2026 | Blog
Protection orders are among the most powerful legal mechanisms available in South African law to prevent domestic violence and safeguard vulnerable persons. Given their serious legal consequences, a common and often complex question arises: Can a protection order be...
by elijah | Jan 16, 2026 | Blog
Domestic violence and child custody disputes are inextricably linked in South African family law. Where allegations of domestic violence arise, courts are required to undertake a careful, child-centred enquiry that balances parental rights with the overriding need to...
