Can maintenance be claimed on behalf of adult dependent children?

In a recent judgment by the Supreme Court of Appeal, the case of Z v Z examined whether a parent has the legal standing to claim maintenance for adult dependent children from the other parent. This ruling emphasises the responsibilities of parents even after their marriage has ended. The court relied on Section 6 of […]

Co-parenting during the lockdown: Can I see my children?

On 23 March 2020, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a nationwide 21-day lockdown, which was extended by a further two weeks on 9 April 2020. On 30 March 2020, Social Services Minister Lindiwe Zulu issued Directions in terms of Regulation 10(5) of the Regulations made under Section 27(2) of the Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002: […]