Family Law Database

02/12/2021

Reasons why women stay in an abusive relationship?

1. Distorted Thoughts. Being controlled and hurt is traumatizing, and this leads to confusion, doubts, and even self-blame.

“I was ashamed, embarrassed, and blamed myself because I thought I triggered him.”

2. Damaged Self-Worth-the result of degrading treatment.

“I felt I had done something wrong and I deserved it.”

Read More: https://ifstudies.org/blog/eight-reasons-women-stay-in-abusive-relationships

02/12/2021

There has been a rapid increase in domestic violence against MEN.

Men are sadly less likely to report abuse because the stigma attached prevents them from speaking out. Men who may report their experiences of domestic violence to the officials are also at a greater risk of experiencing secondary victimisation by being denied assistance.

Read More: http://centreforafricanjustice.org/male-domestic-violence-in-south-africa-and-nigeria/

02/12/2021

Fact or Myth?
Are mothers more likely to abuse children than fathers?

The Child Family Community Australia reports.

Read More:
https://childprotectionresource.online/mothers-are-more-likely-to-abuse-children-than-fathers-fact/

02/12/2021

At what age can a child decide for themselves whether they want to maintain contact with the other parent?

There is no set age in South African Law where a child can make a decision. The Children’s Act 38 of 2005 states that if the court is convinced that the child is of sufficient maturity to make his own choice and not, for instance, be influenced by his parents in his choice, the court will take his choice into consideration.

Read More: https://www.bregmans.co.za/at-what-age-can-a-child-decide-for-themselves-whether-they-want-to-maintain-contact-with-the-other-parent/

02/12/2021

CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ARE STILL BEING VIOLATED!

In the world’s poorest countries, millions of children (approximately 1 in 4) are engaged in hazardous and exploitative child labour that is considered detrimental to their health and development. Some examples of child labour can include s*x trafficking, domestic servitude, hard physical labour such as farming or mining, and sweatshop labour.

Read More: https://stories.plancanada.ca/7-reasons-to-protect-childrens-rights-everyday/

01/12/2021

Are there any “rights” for Step-parents?

Read More: https://slamatlaw.co.za/step-parents-and-step-children/

01/12/2021

Why do people separate but stay married?

Separation means that the couple is still legally married, but are living apart, either in the same home, or in separate residences.

A couple can become legally separated without having to go through a lawyer or submitting any paperwork to the court.

Read More: https://www.lawdepot.com/law-library/family-articles/divorce-vs-separation/?loc=US #.YZedw2BBzIU

01/12/2021

What's Mine, Yours, Ours!

Read More on what causes financial problems and how to solve them:

Strengthen your marriage by discussing these six major financial stressors.

25/10/2021

𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬-𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭-𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐬.
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬

Every customary marriage is 𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 and of profit and loss between the spouses, unless such consequences are specifically excluded by the spouses in an antenuptial contract.

Read More:
https://www.derebus.org.za/understanding-customary-marriages-it-is-not-as-straight-forward-as-it-seems/

x Bookmark The topic of customary marriage under South African law has been debated and considered extensively through different media and lately it has been the subject of debate on […]

22/10/2021

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧'𝐬 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 ???

The purpose of the 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧'𝐬 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 is to protect the funds of minors, persons lacking legal competence and capacity, known or unknown, absent as well as untraceable heirs.

The money which remains unclaimed in the Guardian’s Fund for a period of 30 years as from the date, upon which the person became entitled to claim it, is forfeited to the state-South Africa

Read More:
https://www.justice.gov.za/master/guardian.html

21/10/2021

Adopting a Former Foster Child

Adopting from foster care is often significantly less expensive than adopting either domestically or internationally; it may also take less time, depending on the flexibility of the prospective parents and the children that are available for adoption at that time.

Read More:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/za/basics/adoption/foster-care-and-adoption

20/10/2021

𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:

1. 𝗟𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

2. H𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

3. 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

Read More: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/violence-against-women