Maintenance and children not born from a marriage
First things first, the woman claiming child support for a child born out of wedlock must prove paternity. In Sager v Bezuidenhout it is clear that both parents must contribute to the minor child’s needs and expenses. These expenses include any reasonable expenses that are considered in the best interest of the child, whether it is maintenance […]
WHO MUST TAKE CARE OF YOUR CHILDREN AFTER YOUR DEATH?
The Children’s Act, 38 of 2005 (hereinafter referred to as the Children’s Act) governs the laws relating to the care, contact and the protection of children. The guiding principle, in all matters, is the best interest of the child. Section 27 of the Children’s Act states: Assignment of guardianship and care: – (1.(a)) A parent who is […]
DID YOUR CHILD USE YOUR CREDIT CARD ONLINE?
Perhaps, you left your credit card lying around and your child thought it was a good idea to use it for online games. You’ve lost a lot of money as a result, so you’ve decided to cancel the online contracts. Are the contracts entered online by minors, using their parents’ credit cards, legally binding? What […]