Grandparents’ rights over their grandchildren
There can be no doubt that grandparents, more often than not, are intimately involved in their grandchildren’s lives and upbringing, and they provide care. But what happens when they are denied access to and contact with their grandchildren? Despite the generally recognised importance of the role grandparents play in the lives of many children, not […]
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 […]