International and multicultural child care and contact

The importance of cultural sensitivity Child care and contact is always a delicate matter in any divorce case, involving bargaining, compromise, high emotional investment and, sometimes, considerable conflict. If one parent decides to relocate to another country after divorce, the negotiations can be even more fraught and complex. Sometimes international relocation will be in pursuit […]

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The future of family law

Family law future

Post-pandemic trends in technology and family law Many things changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some practices we were all glad to see end, such as wearing face masks and needing proof of a negative test result before air travel. But some behaviours were introduced that have become mainstream, such as working from home and virtual […]

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Revolutionising child care post divorce

New strategies for modern families The concept of “family” is changing. It no longer automatically implies a heterosexual couple and 2.4 children. Same-sex couples adopt or have their own children, either through donor insemination or surrogacy. As more marriages end in divorce, we see more blended families as individuals find new life partners, with or […]

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Emotional intelligence in child care and contact matters

emotional intelligence

Understanding emotional needs    Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability both to manage your own emotions and to understand, interpret and respond to the emotions of people around you. EI is a critical skill for parents engaged in child care and contact disputes. Both attorneys and parents must demonstrate empathy and patience when addressing children’s fears and concerns in a […]

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Child relocation

How technology can ease the transition  Relocating to a new city or even country after a divorce can be the start of a new chapter, but it can lead to disputes between parents. The courts have recognised the need for parents to be actively involved in their children’s lives post divorce and provide them with […]

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Child-centred Divorce Month

Divorce worse for kids

Prioritising children’s well-being Reprinted from Rising Sun – 2024-07-03 In South Africa, recent changes to the High Court and Regional Court rules require parties to indicate whether they have attempted mediation, are prepared to do so, or refuse mediation with reasons provided before initiating divorce actions. Child-centred Divorce Month, observed annually in July, aims to […]

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Choosing a school for your child

Choosing a school

School choice can be a bone of contention for divorced parents When a couple with children divorces, their relationship does not end. They must continue to communicate and share responsibility for their children’s care and upbringing. And that includes school selection. In some locations, the choice of school is obvious. In a rural area there […]

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