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Child custody disputes during the Covid-19 pandemic and the Lockdown – What impact did the National Lockdown have on it?

With three months into the national lockdown, no one will dispute that it had a profound effect on all aspects of daily life. The same would apply to marriages, family relations and co-parenting to mention a few. A lot has been written on the topic of the movement of children during the lockdown. At the start of the lockdown, the movement of children was prohibited. The child had to remain with the parent with whom he or she was with at the start of the lockdown. A few weeks into the lockdown, things changed. Children could move between parents if there were a court order, parental rights and responsibilities agreement or parenting plan registered with the office of the family advocate. Later, things further developed where the magistrate’s permit came into play. Read more above the changes to the regulations over time by clicking on this link. You would find an extensive overview of the history of the movement of children during the lockdown.

Have child custody disputes increased three months after the start of the lockdown?

One would be a fool to say that all things are the same three months after the lockdown when it comes to parental problems. At the start of the lockdown, Our Lawyer (Pty) Ltd received a lot of queries regarding regulations concerning the movement of children. This was so especially during the first few weeks. However, looking at various analytics, including the number of queries received on its blogs, and email and telephone queries, it would seem that the numbers have not increased much if any. This is a broad assumption, and not based on any empirical data. Those numbers are in contrast to that of child maintenance disputes which have always been high during the lockdown.

What can be said about this assumed drop in numbers?

Considering the Covid-19 pandemic, and its associated lockdown, children and parents were at home for an extremely long time. Many children are still at home and some parents did not go back to work. Furthermore, many nannies are not there to assist. During times like these, parents would set aside their differences and find common ground. If a parent decided not to allow the other parent contact, it would mean that he or she would have to care for the child the entire day and night for very long periods. This is so as the child would not be attending school and would have to be cared for and entertained the entire day. This is not only exhausting but expensive as well.

Moving forward during the lockdown

Although the economy is slowly spinning its wheels, and children are returning to school, now more than ever, parents must work together for the sake of their children, and their own sake. With jobs being lost and money being scarce, personal differences need to be put aside and the situation needs to be looked at clearly and rationally. It would be hard for a parent to care for a child alone during the lockdown, especially if there is assistance available. Having said that, parents should continue to adequately maintain their children during this period, and ensure that all their basic needs are met. We are certain that you found the above article useful and interesting. Please consider sharing it on the share buttons below. They include Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Gmail and more. Someone may find it useful as well. Should you require business advice or services, feel free to click on these links: Business SA | Private Legal | Envirolaws
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Uncontested divorce in South Africa

First of all, what is an uncontested divorce? An uncontested divorce occurs when both parties agree to the divorce. This type of divorce is quicker, less expensive, and simpler. A formal trial is not necessary, but legal guidance may still be necessary. Other factors, such as child custody, child support, and asset division, may be relevant to the divorce but do not necessarily slow down the process. The legal expert must assist the parties in reaching a legal agreement. [caption id="attachment_4561" align="alignleft" width="300"] Call our law offices on: 0211110090
Email us at: [email protected][/caption] For professional legal consultation, contact our law offices on 021 111 0090 and have our friendly receptionist make an online appointment for you. Secure your one-on-one legal consultation today! Simply click on the link below and download our free divorce product toolkit below: Free Divorce Tool Kit How long does a divorce take in South Africa? This a common question we’re often faced with when dealing with divorce matters. Unfortunately, some divorces are more complex in which the other party is not co-operating and refuse to agree to a divorce. Under such circumstances, the divorce can unfold over years depending on the nature and circumstance of the matter. [caption id="attachment_4562" align="alignleft" width="300"] Call our law offices on: 0211110090
Email us at: [email protected][/caption] Contested or opposed divorces on the other hand, are when both parties are not in agreement with the divorce – this can cause a dreadful, costly legal drag.  The contested divorce will unfold in the following ways:  
  • pleadings
  • application for and set down of trial date
  • discovery of documents
  • further discovery and particulars
  • pre-trial conference
  • trial
  • judgment
Feel free to click on the links below and find out more about our legal expertise: Feel free to call our law offices on 021 424 3487 for a professional legal consultation today and have our friendly receptionist make an online appointment for you. Secure your one on one legal consultation today! Online divorce South Africa Technology is of a dynamic nature which is why we have moved with the times. We have recently introduced our modern, online operation. Efficiency and convenience is our main objective for the layperson. [caption id="attachment_4563" align="alignleft" width="300"] Call our law offices on: 0211110090
Email us at: [email protected][/caption] Should you be residing out of the South Africa, consulting with us will not be a problem. We are able to conduct legal consultations online, face to face or Skype / video call. We have now recently introduced our national contact number which caters for those residing out of Cape Town. Our online appointment system is efficient and gets you in the swing of an easy step to having your legal consultation with the legal expert. Simply call our offices today and have your online appointment made for you!

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