(i) Movement of children between co-holders of parental responsibilities during the lockdown period is prohibited. This is to ensure that the child is not exposed to any possible infection whilst moving from primary caregiver premises to the other;

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Child custody for fathers

During our years of experience in dealing with child custody battles, we have found it common for fathers fighting for child custody and wanting to know more about their legal rights. Unfortunately, a father paying child maintenance will not be guaranteed full child custody of a child. [caption id="attachment_4238" align="alignleft" width="300"] Call us on: 0211110090
Email: [email protected][/caption] For more on father’s rights in child custody, click on the links below and read our free, expert legal advice article on how to go about your legal rights as a father.  

• Child custody visitation access- questions and answers
• Child custody frequently asked questions
• Father refused contact to his child. What are his rights?
• Father’s parental responsibilities and rights to his child.
• How do I get full custody over my child?
• Parental child abuse in custody cases- Cape Town
• What does it mean when you have primary residential custody?
• What happens in a case custody dispute when one parent is mentally ill?

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Child maintenance procedure in South Africa

• Birth certificate of your child/children.
• Your identity document.
• Proof of residence.
• A divorce settlement.
• Proof of your monthly income and expenses.
• The personal details of the parent required to pay maintenance such as their name, surname physical and work address.
• Copy of your bank statement.

Grounds for custody