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SUMMARY The Children’s Act 38 of 2005 (hereinafter the Children’s Act) governs the laws, as they relate to the care, contact and protection of children.[1] The rights of access for grandparents and third parties are governed by Sections 23 and 24 of the Children’s Act. Parents of children born in wedlock enjoy automatic Parental Responsibilities …

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In terms of Section 16(1)(b) of the Maintenance Act, 99 of 1998 (“the Maintenance Act”), the maintenance court may – in the case where a maintenance order is in force: (i)             Make a maintenance order in substitution of such (existing) maintenance order; or (ii)            Discharge such maintenance order. In the matter of M v M …

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