by Jaclyn Underwood | May 18, 2022 | Parenting |
As stated in the Children’s Act 38 of 2005, parental responsibility is defined as the responsibility to care for the child, act as guardian, maintain contact with the child and contribute to their maintenance. Where there is a separation or divorce, the Children’s Act...
by Jaclyn Underwood | Feb 3, 2021 | Parenting |
Guardianship Directly translated, guardianship refers to the position of being legally responsible for the care of someone who is unable to manage their own affairs. Parents are usually considered ‘joint’ guardians and referred to as the ‘natural guardians’. This...
by Jaclyn Underwood | Oct 22, 2018 | Divorce, kids |
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Are you longing for a trip out of the country to visit beloved family, to take a much-needed break, or even to expose your child to different cultures and experiences? There should be no reason why you can’t take your minor child...
by Jaclyn Underwood | Aug 21, 2018 | Advice |
A Will refers to a final statement reflecting how you would like your assets to be dealt with following your death. It is an extremely important document and not having a valid Will in place can lead to unforeseen difficulties for family members. Yet most of us tend...
by Jaclyn Underwood | May 2, 2017 | Advice, Matrimony |
Carolyn and I recently attended an aptly named ‘Parent Education Workshop’ hosted by Quinette Le Roux Weitsz, a Divorce and Family Law Mediator and Play Therapist based in East London who actively assists the parents of minor children, who are or have been...
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