I require a law firm to assist me in my Child Maintenance matter.

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If you require an Advocate Law Firm to assist you in your legal matter, feel free to contact us using the following details:

Tel.: 021 111 0090
Email.: [email protected]

We service clients throughout South Africa. These include: Cape Town Rustenburg Kimberley East London Nelspruit Polokwane Pietermaritzburg Bloemfontein Port Elizabeth Pretoria Durban Johannesburg

Posted on 11 February 2025 by Telelaw

I require a law firm to assist me in my Child Maintenance matter.

What are your contact details?

If you require an Advocate Law Firm to assist you in your legal matter, feel free to contact us using the following details:

Tel.: 021 111 0090
Email.: [email protected]

We service clients throughout South Africa. These include:

Cape Town

Rustenburg

Kimberley

East London

Nelspruit

Polokwane

Pietermaritzburg

Bloemfontein

Port Elizabeth

Pretoria

Durban

Johannesburg

Domestic abuse situation
We have dealt with a range of domestic abuse situations and we have found one common ground: woman and children are always the center of it all. Unfortunately, South Africa has one of the highest statistics when it comes to abuse. When dealing with a domestic violence situation, we try to educate woman about their legal rights and what they can do on their part to break this vicious cycle. [caption id="attachment_4549" align="alignleft" width="300"] Call our law offices on: 0211110090
Email us at: [email protected][/caption] For more about domestic violence, speak to your family legal expert today and call our law offices on 021 424 3487 for an online appointment for a professional legal consultation today.

What is an interim protection order?

First of all, a protection order is a legal document that reflects clear rules and regulations for the abuser to adhere to and keeps the abuser in check. However, the interim protection order will have the date of the official order and serves as a temporary order before the actual protection order. [caption id="attachment_4550" align="alignleft" width="300"]

Call our law offices on: 0211110090
Email us at: [email protected][/caption] Should the abuser refuse to comply with the conditions of the protection order, he/she will be committing a serious offense and will be charge with contempt of court.

Domestic violence Act South Africa regulations

When it comes to domestic abuse, woman and children seem to be the key victims in domestic violence. The Act itself allows them the right to protect themselves. The Act aims to offer woman the legal support they require to put an end to the vicious cycle. [caption id="attachment_4551" align="alignleft" width="300"]

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Email us at: [email protected][/caption] One of the most effective ways of executing a legal action to protect yourself is a protection order or restraining order or domestic violence interdict. For more helpful information, read our article compiled by a professional legal expert on how to make a domestic violence application. Feel free to click on the links below for free, expert legal advice:

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Email us at: [email protected][/caption] We are conveniently situated at The Pinnacle, corner of Strand and Burg Street in the CBD, Cape Town, South Africa. Make use of our online appointment system which is efficient and stress free. Call our offices for an online appointment today.

Posted on 11 February 2025 by Telelaw

Relocation with my minor child to Netherlands, Amsterdam (Consent and Refusal) – Advocate Muhammad Abduroaf
The world is becoming a much smaller place, and technology plays a huge role. People are moving across the world for employment, love and happiness, something that was not the norm a few decades ago. There is no reason why you should remain in South Africa if you can find a better life for yourself and your family overseas. Moving overseas may provide you with the quality of life you want or the possibility of experiencing things you always wanted. The same applies to your child or children relocating with you.
Relocation of your minor child to Amsterdam, Netherlands
If you are single and do not have any minor children, then moving around the world would not be too complicated. All you need to do is ensure that you have the necessary travel documentation and travel ticket (and spending money), and off you go. However, if you want to travel with your minor children (for example, ages three or four) or relocate to another country, things may not be that simple. Firstly, if there is another parent, and he or she has parental responsibilities and rights, then his or her consent is required. For example, let us say you live in Springs or Seshego, South Africa, and you want to relocate to Amsterdam, Netherlands, you would require the other parent’s consent to leave South Africa with your minor child. This can cause challenges, especially if the staying parent (in South Africa) does not agree to the relocation.
What about Passport Consent to travel or relocate to Amsterdam, Netherlands?
The same applies when it comes to your minor child applying for a South African passport to relocate to Netherlands, or any country. Both parents who have parental responsibilities and rights of guardianship will have to consent to the minor child’s passport application as well. In this regard, both parents have to be at the Department of Home Affairs (or the relevant bank that also assists with passport application) when making the Application with the minor child. This can be challenging if you have a disinterested parent who does not want to cooperate with the passport application. As you will see later, legal action would need to be taken.
What are the steps to follow when I want to relocate to Amsterdam, Netherlands with my minor child? There is another parent.
To simplify the process for relocation, the first step would be to receive the other parent’s consent in principle for the relocation and that he or she will co-operate in this regard. Once that has been resolved, the parent relocating would need to make the appointment for the minor child’s passport application as well as the application for the relevant VISA. Each country has different requirements; however, seeing that it is a relocation, you need to apply for the correct VISA. For that, you need the Passport. Once the visa and travel arrangements have been finalised, the parent remaining behind will sign a parental consent letter for the international travel. That letter can be found on the Department of Home Affairs website. Basically, the parent remaining behind would state that he or she gives consent for the minor child to leave the Republic of South Africa and travel and/or relocate to Amsterdam, Netherlands.
What can I do if the other parent does not want to consent to the minor child’s relocation to Amsterdam, Netherlands?
If the parent remaining in South Africa does not want to consent to the minor child’s passport application and/or his or her relocation to Amsterdam, Netherlands, then you would need to approach the Court. The Court, as upper guardian of the minor child, may order that the parent’s consent for the passport application and relocation be dispensed with. What this entails is submitting Court documents explaining why you want to relocate to Amsterdam, Netherlands. The other parent would also have an opportunity to give reasons why he or she objects. At the end of the process, the Court would determine what is in the minor child’s best interests. If it is in the minor child’s best interests to relocate to Amsterdam, Netherlands, the Court would make it possible despite the issue of consent or refusal.
What is the first step I should take if the other parent does not want to consent to the minor child’s passport application and/or relocation to Amsterdam, Netherlands?
If the other parent does not want to consent to the passport application and/or the relocation of the minor child to Amsterdam, Netherlands – in that case, we suggest you approach an attorney or advocate (trust account) to assist you with the legal process. He or she would then contact the other parent explaining the reasons for the relocation and request the necessary consent. If the parent remaining in South Africa does still not agree to the passport application and/or to the relocation to Amsterdam, Netherlands, then the attorney or advocate will proceed to take the matter to court. The legal route can be expensive. However, it is necessary to make the relocation of the minor child possible. You may also attend to the legal process yourself.
Getting legal assistance or help with your relocation application to Amsterdam, Netherlands
If you require legal assistance or representation with relocating to Amsterdam, Netherlands due to the other parent not cooperating or providing consent, then feel free to contact us for assistance. The Firm Advocate, Muhammad Abduroaf, deals with these types of matters.

Posted on 11 February 2025 by Telelaw

Free Legal Advice on Family Law and Related Topics
[caption id="attachment_7370" align="alignleft" width="198"] Our location[/caption] Legal services can be very expensive. However, if you know how to move around the web, you can easily find free resources. If you are in search of family law related legal services and advice, you are at the right place. We are a legal consultancy based in the Western Cape. Our services comprise of various family law and other legal fields. Should you require any family law legal advice or services, click on the various links on this website.
Our Family Law Clients
We firmly believe in family relations and the need to protect and enforce it when necessary. Therefore, proper workable legal advice must always be provided. This we strive to ensure. Although we are based in Cape Town, we offer legal advice and legal services to clients throughout South Africa. This we do as we believe in providing high-quality legal services to everyone who requires it.

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Frequently asked questions

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