by elijah | Feb 11, 2026 | Blog
Introduction Global mobility has fundamentally transformed family structures, giving rise to an increasing number of marriages, divorces, and parenting arrangements that span multiple jurisdictions. Cross-border divorce and custody disputes present some of the most...
by elijah | Feb 11, 2026 | Blog
Introduction International child abduction represents one of the most urgent and complex challenges in modern family law. It typically arises when one parent unlawfully removes a child from their country of habitual residence or retains the child abroad without the...
by elijah | Feb 10, 2026 | Blog
Introduction South Africa’s constitutional democracy is founded on equality, dignity, and freedom from discrimination. Within this framework, LGBTQ+ parenting rights are firmly protected and integrated into the broader family law system. The law recognises that...
by elijah | Feb 10, 2026 | Blog
Introduction South Africa occupies a unique and progressive position in global family law jurisprudence, having been one of the first countries to constitutionally recognise and legally protect same-sex relationships. The legal recognition of same-sex marriage has...
by elijah | Jan 16, 2026 | Blog
Introduction The role of grandparents in a child’s life is often profound, providing emotional stability, cultural continuity, and extended family support. However, following divorce, separation, death of a parent, or family conflict, grandparents may find their...
by elijah | Jan 16, 2026 | Blog
Introduction Divorce marks the legal dissolution of a marital relationship, but it does not terminate the parental bond between parents and their children. In South African family law, co-parenting after divorce is not merely a social ideal; it is a legal expectation...
