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Reported judgements & articles
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“The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand.”
– Vince Lombardi
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Reported Judgements & Articles
W J vs CS
RELOCATION APPLICATION IN THE JOHANNESBURG HIGH COURT
In this application a mother of a small child sought permission on an urgent basis to relocate to New Zealand with her fiancé. The court dispensed with the father’s consent and gave the mother permission to relocate with the child.
Swanepoel vs Reynecke
PERSONAL INJURY MATTER IN THE JOHANNESBURG HIGH COURT
This was a matter whereby a parent claimed damages on behalf of his 12-year-old following an attack on her by two Pitbull dogs. The court found in the parent’s favour.
P vs P
DIVORCE MATTER IN THE PRETORIA HIGH COURT.
This matter dealt with the requirements that need to be met in claims whereby one spouse claims a forfeiture of benefits against the other spouse.
YM vs KL
CUSTODY DISPUTE IN THE JOHANNESBURG HIGH COURT.
This case dealt the legal requirements that need to be met for unmarried fathers to acquire rights (section 21 of the Children’s Act, 38 of 2005.
The application of the best interests of the child-principle in the adjudication of child abduction cases in the South African courts.
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