Responsibilities of a parent
The rights and responsibilities of a parent is set out in the Children’s Act 38 of 2008 (the “Children’s Actâ€) and can be defined as a....
Read MoreChildren’s Rights During Divorce
Divorce and the resulting challenges regarding child custody and the responsibilities of parents can be an ugly and difficult process.
Read MoreAbused Child Needs Help
There are instances when a child may need help or protection. An abused or neglected child, for example, might need intervention...
Read MorePublic And Private Schools
In terms of Section 5 (3) (a) of the South African Schools Act No 84 of 1996 no learner may be refused admission to a public school..
Read MoreThe ABC of Adoption
Section 229 of the Children’s Act states that the purpose of the adoption procedure is to protect and nurture children in a safe...
Read MoreMinors In A Digital Context
In this article, we examine whether contracts entered online by minors, using their parents’ credit cards, are legally binding in the...
Read MoreRights of unmarried fathers
The rights and responsibilities of biological fathers who were not married to the child’s mother at the time of conception or birth can...
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